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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 .

03/29/2025

🎥🐾 Spring Break Zoo Camp has been a blast! Our campers have been diving into the world of wildlife and learning all about the fantastic animals at the Honolulu Zoo. Now, they’re excited to share some of their favorite fun facts with YOU! 🌍✨

Watch to hear their fun animal tidbits and get inspired by the next generation of wildlife advocates! 🦁🐒

03/27/2025

Happy National Science Appreciation Day!

Advances in science, technology, and medicine help us make sure our animals are eating right and staying healthy. Preventative care like regular checkups, vaccinations against infectious disease, and advanced diagnostic lab work and imaging are part of everyday animal healthcare at the Honolulu Zoo. We are grateful and supportive of scientific research and the countless experts that contribute to making healthy living possible.

Photos:
🩻 Radiograph of Bearded dragon
🐅 Sumatran Tiger under anesthesia
🐖 Keiki zoo pigs receiving vaccination
🦏 Blood draw from Black rhinoceros

03/26/2025

🌟🎉 Happy National Peacock Day! 🦚✨

Did you know that Princess Ka’iulani of Hawaii was famously known as the “Peacock Princess”? 👑🌺 While she didn’t bring peacocks to Hawaii, these stunning birds were introduced to the islands in 1860 by Frances Sinclair as a gift to the Hawaiian royalty. The royal family, including Princess Ka’iulani, quickly became enchanted by their beauty and elegance. 🦚🏰

Peacocks became a symbol of royal grace, and Princess Ka’iulani’s love for them earned her the iconic title! 🌈💚

Celebrate these majestic creatures today and share with us your favorite peacock memory from a visit to the Honolulu Zoo! 😍

03/25/2025

🌟 Monday vibes with our adorable Keiki Zoo pigs! 🐖💫 These little ones are happily rooting and vocalizing as they kickstart their day! 🐾 Start your week with a smile and a dose of cuteness.

03/24/2025

🎉🐓 It’s Julio’s 11th Hatchday! 🎉🐓 Our amazing, friendly, and truly one-of-a-kind Keiki Zoo rooster is celebrating a whole 11 years of spreading joy and personality! 🌟 From his quirky character to his charming ways, every moment with Julio is a reminder of how lucky we are to have him around. 🥳 As he gets older, we treasure every chance to celebrate this special guy. Here’s to your special day full of love and happiness! 🎂🎈🎉

03/23/2025

🌍💧 Happy World Water Day! 💧🌍

Today, let’s take a moment to appreciate water’s incredible role in our ecosystems, especially for the mighty hippopotamus! 🦛💦

Hippos are essential to Africa’s waterways, and their presence greatly impacts the health of rivers and lakes. These aquatic giants spend much of their time in the water, helping to keep the ecosystem balanced. Their movements stir up sediment and nutrients, which promote plant growth and support a wide variety of aquatic life. 🌱🐟

Water is more than just a habitat for hippos – it’s crucial for their survival. Hippos have sensitive skin that can easily sunburn under the hot African sun, so they rely on water to keep them cool and hydrated. They also need it to stay safe from predators, as the water provides them with a safe retreat and an ideal place to rest. 💦☀️

Let’s continue to protect and conserve our precious water resources so that these amazing creatures, and countless other species, can thrive for generations to come! 🌍💧

03/22/2025

🌺 Happy Aloha Friday and Spring Break, everyone! 🌸

Hope you’re all soaking up quality time with family and friends and staying cool in this beautiful sunny weather. 🌞 Just like our young black rhino, ‘Akamu, who’s enjoying a refreshing watermelon ice pop to beat the heat! 🍉🐾

Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy every moment! 🦏💙

03/21/2025

🐸🎉 Happy World Frog Day! 🎉🐸

Today, we’re spotlighting the Dyeing Poison Dart Frog, a true gem of the rainforest! 🌿✨

These little frogs have a fascinating way of hunting – they vibrate their toes to attract prey! 🦶🎶 This toe-tapping technique creates subtle vibrations in the environment, mimicking the movement of insects, which helps draw them closer for an easy meal. It’s like their own secret food dance! 🍽️

At times, we even see our frogs tapping their toes during food time, either to lure in their prey or simply out of excitement for what’s coming next! 🐸❤️

03/18/2025

03/17/2025

Tank, our Argentine black and white tegu, is getting excited about St. Patrick’s Day!☘️🌈 What are your plans for this festive day?💚

03/16/2025

🌍🦅 Buzzard Day: Celebrating the Majestic King Vultures! 🦅🌍

Today, we honor the incredible role of buzzards in our ecosystem, like the King Vulture, who call the Honolulu Zoo home! These magnificent birds of prey are essential to keeping nature balanced, acting as nature’s clean-up crew. 🧹

✨ Why are Buzzards So Important? Buzzards are vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems. They help break down and dispose of carcasses, preventing the spread of disease and keeping the environment clean. Without them, carcasses would accumulate, leading to unhealthy conditions for wildlife and humans.
🌿 King Vultures in South America: The King Vulture, a true icon of South America, plays a unique role in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region. With their striking appearance and impressive size, they are at the top of the scavenger food chain, ensuring the quick decomposition of organic matter. Their strong beaks allow them to eat through tough animal carcasses, aiding in nutrient cycling that enriches the soil.

So, let’s give a shoutout to these amazing birds for keeping our ecosystems healthy and balanced! 🙌💚

03/15/2025

🦋✨ Join Zookeeper Amelia as she shares some of her favorite things about working with butterflies at the Honolulu Zoo! 🏝️💚 Get a behind-the-scenes look at these beautiful creatures and learn how they play a vital role in our Hawaii home. 🌺🐛 From their fluttery charm to their essential role in the ecosystem, it’s a fun and fascinating glimpse into the world of butterflies! 🦋🌿

03/14/2025

🎉🎂 Happy 25th Birthday to Clayton, one of our amazing Hamadryas baboons! 🦍🎉

Here’s to celebrating a quarter-century of strength, intelligence, and playful energy! 🥳🎈 We’re lucky to have you as part of our zoo ohana! 🥰

❤️

03/13/2025

🌟 Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Zoofari returns to the Honolulu Zoo for its highly anticipated annual gala! 🦏✨

This year’s event, themed “Rhino Rendezvous, “will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. under the enchanting stars of Waikīkī. 🌌

Funds raised will support essential improvements to our rhino habitat, ensuring these magnificent creatures continue to thrive.

By sponsoring Zoofari 2025, you’ll help advance our mission to transform zoo exhibits, enrich animal welfare, and provide exceptional educational programs for Hawai‘i’s keiki, inspiring them to cherish the wonders of the natural world. 🌿

🎟️ Secure your tickets today and be part of this magical night hosted by the incredible Angela Escontrias, our Zoofari 2025 emcee!

https://www.honoluluzoo.org/zoofari-2025/
🎶: “Kids in the Jungle”

Angela Morales

03/12/2025

Stay vibrant! ☀️ Fuel up on fruits, veggies, and even flowers to keep your body strong and happy, like our friend, the pancake tortoise! 🐢🌸🍎🥦

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03/11/2025

Wait for it... we had to set our cameras to slow-mo to capture this incredible moment! Watch as our horned frog stealthily snatches a cricket snack! 🐸🍽️ Fun fact: Horned frogs use their powerful jaws to ambush prey. They lie in wait, then strike with lightning speed, snapping their jaws shut with incredible force to secure their meal! 🦗😋

03/10/2025

🎉 This week, we celebrated a special milestone at the Keiki Zoo – Mocha, our eldest goat, turned 15! 🐐🎂 His keeper staff made him a delicious cake, and we were thrilled to have a special guest, Lynn, join in the fun.

Lynn has been a dedicated volunteer at the Honolulu Zoo since 2011, sharing her love and knowledge of animals, especially those in the Keiki Zoo. Her passion makes a world of difference, and Mocha felt the love! 💖

Happy 15th birthday, Mocha! 🎈 And a huge mahalo to Lynn for all your hard work and dedication to our zoo community. 🌿🐾

Address

151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI
96815

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
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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🎥🐾 Spring Break Zoo Camp has been a blast! Our campers have been diving into the world of wildlife and learning all about the fantastic animals at the Honolulu Zoo. Now, they’re excited to share some of their favorite fun facts with YOU! 🌍✨ Watch to hear their fun animal tidbits and get inspired by the next generation of wildlife advocates! 🦁🐒 #zoocamp #animalfunfacts #animals #kidscamp #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #springbreak #honolulu #hawaii

🌍💧 Happy World Water Day! 💧🌍 Today, let’s take a moment to appreciate water’s incredible role in our ecosystems, especially for the mighty hippopotamus! 🦛💦 Hippos are essential to Africa’s waterways, and their presence greatly impacts the health of rivers and lakes. These aquatic giants spend much of their time in the water, helping to keep the ecosystem balanced. Their movements stir up sediment and nutrients, which promote plant growth and support a wide variety of aquatic life. 🌱🐟 Water is more than just a habitat for hippos – it’s crucial for their survival. Hippos have sensitive skin that can easily sunburn under the hot African sun, so they rely on water to keep them cool and hydrated. They also need it to stay safe from predators, as the water provides them with a safe retreat and an ideal place to rest. 💦☀️ Let’s continue to protect and conserve our precious water resources so that these amazing creatures, and countless other species, can thrive for generations to come! 🌍💧 #WorldWaterDay #protectwater #wildlife #WildlifeConservation #hippos #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #honolulu #hawaii

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! 🍀🎉 But wait, there’s more—our favorite lemur mamma, Remi, is turning the big 1-0 today! 🥳🎂 Help us give her the biggest birthday shoutout and send some love to this wild gal on her special day! 🎈🎉 #happybirthday #happystpatricksday☘️ #10thbirthday #ringtailedlemur #birthdayenrichment #honoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

Tank, our Argentine black and white tegu, is getting excited about St. Patrick’s Day!☘️🌈 What are your plans for this festive day?💚#stpatrickday #rainbows #clovers #goodluck #tegu #honoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

🌟 Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Zoofari returns to the Honolulu Zoo for its highly anticipated annual gala! 🦏✨ This year’s event, themed “Rhino Rendezvous, “will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. under the enchanting stars of Waikīkī. 🌌 Funds raised will support essential improvements to our rhino habitat, ensuring these magnificent creatures continue to thrive. By sponsoring Zoofari 2025, you’ll help advance our mission to transform zoo exhibits, enrich animal welfare, and provide exceptional educational programs for Hawai‘i’s keiki, inspiring them to cherish the wonders of the natural world. 🌿 🎟️ Secure your tickets today and be part of this magical night hosted by the incredible Angela Escontrias, our Zoofari 2025 emcee! https://www.honoluluzoo.org/zoofari-2025/ 🎶: “Kids in the Jungle” #zoofari #rhinorendezvous #rhino #fundraiser #joinus #secureyourtable #rhinoconservation #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #honolulu #hawaii Angela Morales

Stay vibrant! ☀️ Fuel up on fruits, veggies, and even flowers to keep your body strong and happy, like our friend, the pancake tortoise! 🐢🌸🍎🥦 #happytuesday☀️ #stayhealthy #eathealthy #pancaketortoise #keepercam #honoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii

💪🌸 Happy International Women’s Day! 💪🌸 Today, we’re honoring the incredible women who are at the heart of everything we do at the Honolulu Zoo. From education to animal care to veterinary medicine, women are driving the mission forward and making a real impact on wildlife conservation. 🦁🌿 Your hard work, expertise, and dedication shape the zoo into the amazing place it is. Thank you for leading the way and inspiring us all! 🙌 Here’s to strong women making waves and creating change every day! 💥💖 #womensday #womenrock #zoostaff #zoo #wildlife #celebrate #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #honolulu #hawaii

🎉🎂 Happy 4th Birthday to Pono, our adorable Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth! 🦥💚 Time flies when you’re hanging out in style—you’re growing up so fast! As the youngest of our three sloths at the Honolulu Zoo, we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll do! 🎉🌸 Wishing you yummy flowers to munch on and all the love from everyone here! 🥳💐 #happybirthday #ponothesloth #sloth #4thbirthday #celebrate #honoluluzoo #honoluluzoosociety #honolulu #hawaii

🎉🐾 Happy National Aardvark Week! 🐾🎉 Zookeeper Melissa and Lily, our adorable Honolulu Zoo resident aardvark, are here to celebrate this special week with you! 🦡💚 Let’s close out the week by diving into some fun facts about Lily and sharing some of our favorite things about this unique species. 🐾 #nationalaardvarkweek #aardvark #zookeeper #amazinganimals #honoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii #honoluluzoosociety