Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu Zoo and its collection

Honolulu Zoo, opened in 1910, is a zoo in Honolulu, Hawaii,, United States.

Set within the 300-acre royal Queen Kapiʻolani Park, it is the only American zoo founded on grants from a reigning monarch. More than 1,230 animals are held in purpose-built habitats, and annual visitors exceed 750,000. The Department of Enterprise Services runs it for the combined city and county government.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include Birds Of Paradise, Radiated Tortoise, Inland Bearded Dragon Lizard, Komodo Dragons and orangutans.

Things to do

Things to do include Twilight Tours, Exclusive Morning Safari Tour and Keeper Talks.

Conservation and approach

Conservation work spans the nene, Hawaii's state bird, along with sloths, wild dogs from Africa, crocodile monitors and the Kamehameha butterfly. After a single wild Amastra cylindrica was located in 2015, the zoo bred and released over 140.

What the venue says

• visitors are welcome to bring their own food, drinks, and coolers to enjoy a picnic on the grounds
• On-site options include the Plantation Café and smaller snack bars offering casual meals, snacks, and beverages.
• The Zoo parking lot entrance is on Kapahulu Avenue and charges $1.50 per hour. The Waikiki Shell parking lot across the street on Monsarrat Avenue has free parking.
• The Honolulu Zoo welcomes individuals with disabilities and their fully trained service animals.
• The Honolulu Zoo is accessible for people with a Wheelchair.
• Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis from the gift shop at the Zoo entrance.