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The Zoo parking lot entrance is on Kapahulu Avenue
Parking fee: $1.50 an hour/4 hour max

For annual memberships, education programs, volunteers and fundraising please visit www.honoluluzoo.org .

11/16/2024

Happy to one of our all-time wildlife heroes, the legendary Steve Irwin! His passion for conservation and love for animals continues to inspire us all. 🦎🐍

“If we can get people excited about animals, then by crikey, it makes it a heck of a lot easier to save them.” - Steve Irwin

11/15/2024

On this International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators, we are proud to celebrate the incredible honor the Council of the City and County of Honolulu recently bestowed upon our nonprofit partner, the Honolulu Zoo Society, for their exceptional work in wildlife education. This certificate recognizes the Honolulu Zoo Society’s 55 years of dedication to wildlife conservation, education, and community engagement. Their unwavering commitment has not only enriched the zoo’s educational programs but also enhanced the overall visitor experience and served to enrich the community’s relationships with nature.
Big MAHALO to the Honolulu Zoo Society staff, board, and volunteers for all they do!!🤙🏼❤️

11/14/2024

🧡 Celebrate Orangutans today by wearing orange! 🧡

Did you know that orangutans are among the most intelligent and endangered species? 🦧

Today, we’re celebrating —a day to raise awareness for this incredible species whose populations are rapidly declining due to deforestation, poaching, and habitat loss.

And what better way to show your support than with a splash of orange—the vibrant color of their hair, their unique presence, and their incredible spirit! 🍊

🧡 Why Orange? The bright orange hair of the orangutan is as striking as their personality. These gentle, intelligent primates are known for their curiosity, resourcefulness, and incredible problem-solving skills. But as their natural habitats are destroyed, these traits are being tested, and we must act to protect them.

🔴 How Can You Help?
1 Support Conservation Efforts: Donate to organizations working to save orangutans and their rainforest homes.
2 Spread the Word: Share this information with those around you to raise awareness.
3 Be Eco-Conscious: Choose sustainable products that don’t contribute to deforestation, such as certified sustainable palm oil and paper products.

Let’s work together to protect the orangutans’ future! 🌱💚🧡

11/13/2024

Tongues out Tuesday, 😜 Vaitea the fennec fox edition!!

Did you know fennec foxes don’t use their tongues to pant and cool off unless temperatures are over 95 degrees?! They instead have special adaptations like their oversized ears that are full of blood vessels to help regulate their body temperature in their desert home.

11/12/2024

Happy from Violet, our amazing female orangutan! 🦧🧡 Get ready to meet our two orangutan residents, Violet and Rusti, and dive into some wild orangutan facts all week!

Kicking things off with today’s fun fact: Did you know orangutans have arms that are extra long to swing through their forest homes? Male orangutans can have an arm span of up to 9 feet! That’s like having built-in jungle gym equipment! 🤙🏼🌳

📷: Rod Kuba

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11/10/2024

Sun is out ☀️🕶️, and our primate island turtles are happily basking, taking in all the beautiful sunshine.
🐢❤️😊

11/09/2024

Yesterday was a proud day for the Honolulu Zoo as Mayor Rick Blangiardi presented the 2024 Employee and Manager of the Year awards for the City and County of Honolulu during a ceremony at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

Rebecca Choquette, Zookeeper II in the zoo’s Reptile and Keiki Zoo, was honored as the 2024 Employee of the Year!

The announcement was made on November 7 as part of the 2024 Mayor’s Awards Program, which recognizes city employees who have excelled in their roles, as well as those celebrating milestone years of service—25, 35, 45, and 50 years with the City.

“I am inspired by the hard work and dedication of the 2024 honorees, and it is my privilege to work alongside colleagues who care so much about their communities,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “Our honorees have demonstrated exceptional work, and we truly value their contributions to public service in the City and County of Honolulu. They are an inspiration to us all.”

Becky, who has been with the Honolulu Zoo for 30 years, was recognized for her tireless efforts in the zoo’s conservation programs, particularly its propagation and breeding initiatives. Her work has played a key role in the successful preservation of two species native to Hawai‘i.

We are incredibly proud of Becky for this well-deserved recognition and her ongoing dedication to conservation and the well-being of the animals under her care.

Becky pictured with Bounce the ball python.

11/08/2024

Happy sweet 16 to our lioness and all-around amazing girl Moxy on her birthday!! 🎁🐾🦁

11/05/2024

We have a new mayor – Makamae, the zoo’s native Hawaiian short-eared owl!

Makamae defeated his opponent, Jaws, a Galapagos tortoise, in a virtual election. Voting for these candidates took place over the weekend with likes 👍🏼 and hearts ❤️ on our Facebook and Instagram pages. The election between the two candidates was designed to bring attention to the challenges these endangered and threatened species face.

Makamae defeated Jaws in a landslide. Makamae is very honored to accept his role as Zoo Mayor and, with his position, has named Jaws the zoo’s Director of Habitat Protection and Chief Conservation Officer. He is also tasking Jaws to lead a subcommittee as Czar of Birthday Shellebrations for all zoo animals. A Honolulu Zoo favorite pastime. 🎉

“I want to congratulate Makamae on his recent win HOOO I know he will do a bang-up job as Honolulu Zoo Mayor,” said Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “What a well-executed campaign from both candidates who ran on conservation platforms including education, food sustainability programs, and trying to protect our planet from climate change. We stand ready to assist Mayor Makamae in any way we can to push these climate action and adaptation efforts forward!”

On your next visit to the Honolulu Zoo, please visit Mayor Makamae in his new enclosure funded by the Honolulu Zoo Society to congratulate him on his victory.🦉🐾🤙🏼

11/05/2024

Happy fall! Our friend Bona Lisa left us with one last surprise before hibernating till the next spooky season with a special delivery of pumpkins from our favorite local growers, Aloun Farms. 🎃🌾

A big MAHALO to Aloun Farms for donating pumpkins, gourds, and corn for our zoo animals to enjoy!🐾🤙🏼

Aloun Farms

11/04/2024

Did you vote yet for the 2024 Mayor of the Honolulu Zoo!? Head to our posting yesterday (Saturday, November 2nd) of Makamae and Jaws to show your support for your favorite candidate. Voting closes TONIGHT at midnight, so cast your vote now! 🗳️👍🏼❤️

11/03/2024

Voting in the zoo’s election will take place from Saturday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 3. To place your vote via Facebook, indicate your vote for Makamae with a like reaction 👍🏼 or a love reaction ❤️ for Jaws. One vote per person, please. Voting will close at midnight on Nov. 3 with the winner being announced shortly thereafter.

Happy voting!! 🦉🐢🐾❤️👍🏼

11/02/2024

Get to know your candidate: Jaws 🐢

Jaws, a male Galapagos tortoise, arrived at the Honolulu Zoo in 1929 as a juvenile. He was part of the Charles Townsend expedition, which collected wild tortoises from the Galapagos Islands for zoos to support the conservation of the species. Jaws, housed in the tortoise yard with two females, Charlotte and Kim, is one of three centenarians and among the oldest residents of the Honolulu Zoo.

As the eldest statesman, Jaws has watched the zoo grow and modernize over the past 95 years. He has seen Hawai‘i’s tropical climate support the healthiest and longest-lived animals in the Honolulu Zoo, making climate change a priority of his campaign for “Mayor of the Honolulu Zoo.” Living in a botanical garden surrounded by edible trees and plants, Jaws and other zoo herbivore species can enjoy and thrive on Honolulu Zoo-grown browse 365 days a year. His long life and health are proof of proper care and diet including fruits, flowers and greens from a zoo-sustained food production program.

The Honolulu Zoo has played a key part in the breeding and repopulating efforts of the species in the 20th century when the Galapagos tortoise population rebounded, exceeding 19,000 in the early 2000s. In 1954, the Honolulu Zoo became the first zoo to have Galapagos tortoises reproduce in captivity. Although on the IUCN Red List as “threatened,” the species remains highly protected.

11/02/2024

Get to know the candidate: Makamae 🦉

Makamae is the Honolulu Zoo’s only pueo, native Hawaiian short-eared owl. He came to the Honolulu Zoo on July 19, 2016, from the Kaua‘i Humane Society. Makamae was found in a neighborhood on the Garden Isle with a blind right eye and was deemed unsuitable for release back to the wild.

Makamae adapted and thrived in his new home with other native neighbors. He has become a popular ambassador of the Honolulu Zoo’s endangered native bird population which is especially important as the pueo population is in alarming decline on O‘ahu. He has formed trusting bonds with the animal care team and elects to participate in glove training exercises. Makamae can be seen flying onto the gloved arm of his keeper and confidently posing during educational talks to the public about the importance of conservation. He promises to be a mayor for all animals, native and non-native alike.

A brand-new enclosure, built by the Honolulu Zoo Society in September 2024, allows guests to visit with Makamae and learn more about his endemic species.

11/02/2024

Tuesday is General Election Day, and this election season, two animal fan favorites are vying for the coveted title of “Mayor of the Honolulu Zoo!”

The virtual contest between Makamae, the zoo’s native Hawaiian short-eared owl, and Jaws, a Galapagos tortoise, brings attention to the challenges these endangered and threatened species face in a fun and timely manner.

Stay informed by following our social media page! You’ll learn more about these two candidates, their values, and how to cast your vote. 🗳️🦉🐢

10/31/2024

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151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI
96815

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Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

(808) 971-7171

Website

http://honoluluzoo.org/

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🎃👻 Our Zoo residents are gearing up for Halloween with spooktacular enrichment and delicious pumpkin treats! 🎉✨ What spooky fun do you have planned for Halloween? Share your treats and tricks! 🍬🕷️ #spookyfun #halloween #animalenrichment #happyanimals #keepercam #honoluluzoo #thehonoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

🎃🐾 Mahalo to everyone who joined us yesterday for this year’s HallowZoo event! From scarevenger hunts and crafts to trick-or-treating through our haunted habitats, we had a spooktacular time. We enjoyed seeing all the incredible families who brought their Halloween spirit in style!! 👻✨ A huge shoutout to our partners Hawaii Wildlife Center, DLNR State Parks, bat expert Dr. Ben Okimoto, Ben Franklin Crafts, HiLUG Lego Group, Holy Nativity School, and Diamond Bakery for helping us create all the fun!🦎🎉 Can’t wait to see everyone next year for more fun and adventure at HallowZOO! 🎃 #hallowzoo #happyhalloween Hawaii Wildlife Center Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts Diamond Bakery Co., Ltd. #animals #halloweenfun #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #hawaii Holy Nativity School

🎃 Join Us for HallowZoo! 👻 Get ready for a spooktacular day at the Honolulu Zoo! Join us on Sunday, October 27th, from 10 AM to 2 PM for our annual HallowZoo family friendly Halloween event.🌟 Enjoy fun activities, creepy critters, and plenty of Halloween festivities! Dress up in your favorite costume and bring the whole family for a day of frightful fun.Don’t miss out on the spooky surprises we have in store! 📅 Date: Sunday, October 27th 🕙 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 Location: Honolulu Zoo We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with you! 🎉 #hallowzoo #Halloween #spookyseason #JoinUs #thehonoluluzoo #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #honolulu #hawaii

🎉🐾 Happy 7th Birthday to our fabulous African Wild Dog girls—Peanut, Lilikoi, Raisin, and Pumpkin! 🎂💖These incredible ladies light up our lives with their playful spirit and endless energy. Here’s to another year of adventures, tail wags, and heartwarming moments! 🐕✨❤️ #happybirthday #birthdaygirls #africanwilddogs #7thbirthday #party #birthdayenrichment #happy #honoluluzoo #thehonoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

Rise and shine with the animal residents at the Honolulu Zoo with an up-close encounter with our giraffes, Neelix and Sandi, on our Exclusive Morning Safari Tour! ☀️🦒 Gain a deeper understanding of our Zoo animals, the care they receive, the challenges facing their wild counterparts, and the role conservation serves to protect species. Saturday mornings, 8:30-10:00 AM Advanced reservations required Recommended for those five years and older Book your Morning Safari today: https://www.honoluluzoo.org/education-programs/morning-safari/ #morningsafari #riseandshine #upclosewiththegiraffe #giraffe #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #honolulu #hawaii

#Repost @honolulufiredepartment with @use.repost ・・・ Join us for HFD Family Day at The Honolulu Zoo to wrap up Fire Prevention Week! 🔥 Saturday, Oct 12 10a - 2p 🔥 Free with Zoo admission 🔥 Keiki activities, @royalhawaiianband performance, photo op with mascots Poki 🐶 Kaleo the Pueo 🦉 Smokey Bear, bystander CPR, car seat safety tips, fire safety tips, schwag & more! We can’t wait to see you! 🚒🚨🤙🏽 #hfd #honolulufiredepartment #nfpafirepreventionweek #honoluluzoo #smokealarmssavelives

The Honolulu Zoo Society’s Histories & Mysteries Tours are back! As the sun sets, guests will have the chance to experience a walking tour through the Honolulu Zoo while guides share stories of supernatural encounters experienced by our many staff members. Join us from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on these Fridays in October 2024: October 11, 18, and 25. The Histories & Mysteries tour may not be appropriate for children under the age of 8. Please ensure your children are mature enough for spooky stories and old enough to walk the route on their own. https://www.honoluluzoo.org/histories-mysteries-tour/ #spookyseason #spookytours #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #honolulu #hawaii

🎉✨ September has been a month of birthday celebrations, and we’re wrapping it up with a party for one of our favorite spiky friends! 🎂👑 Join us in celebrating Grunt, our fabulous African crested porcupine, as she turns 7! 🦔🎈 Get ready for fun, treats, and all the prickly cuteness you can handle! Here’s to many more years of adventure with our sweet girl! 🥳💖 🎵: Happiness #happybirthday #7thbirthday #porcupineparty #africancrestedporcupine #animalenrichment #honoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

Enzi is on cloud nine today as he celebrates his birthday!! ☁️9️⃣ We wish you an amazing birthday beautiful boy. We’re so happy to have you as part of the pride here at the Honolulu Zoo! 🐾🦁❤️ #happybirthday #enzi #lion #cloudnine #9thbirthday #keepercam #honoluluzoo #thehonoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

Yarrrgh matey! Prepare for some laughs and fun elephant facts from our resident pirate Keeper Foster, for #talklikeapirateday ! 🏴‍☠️🦜🐾🐘🤣 #pirate #animalfunfacts #zookeeper #elephants #lol #honoluluzoo #thehonoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

We are closing this fantastic week with 2️⃣ more phenomenal animal birthdays, celebrating our Keiki Zoo zebus Sunny and Diamond!! ☀️💎 Happy 19th birthday you two!!! We hope you loved ❤️❤️ your special ice cake, edible flowers, and extra special hanging feeder pinata filled with your favorite snacks!!! 🪅🌺🌱🎂 #happybirthday #septemberbirthdays #keikizoo #zebu #keepercam #honoluluzoo #thehonoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

Can you hear that? That’s the sound of a very yummy sloth snack! Our sloths get a varied diet of browse, produce, and even eggs to keep them healthy. Pono here is happily crunching and munching on some sweet potato. 😋🍠🦥❤️ #slothsnacks #sloth #snacktime #yumyum #sweetpotato #happyandhealthy #honoluluzoo #thehonoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii