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The Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
+1 808 971 7171
site: The Honolulu Zoo
#11 of 382 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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The Honolulu Zoo is the main zoo in Hawaii and the only one to be established from grants by a sovereign monarch. The zoo features over 1,200 animals in its 42-acre area, which includes a 10-acre African Savannah exhibit where the animals roam free. There are also night walks available for those who want to see the nocturnal wildlife. Over 750,000 people visit the zoo annually.

Price

Admission $8 adults, $1 children 6-12

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard

Directions

TheBus: 2, 8, 19, 20, or 47

Area

Between Paki and Kalakaua aves., at entrance to Kapiolani Park

Parking

The Zoo parking lot entrance is on Kapahulu Ave. and charges 25¢ per hour. The Shell parking lot across the street on Monsarrat Ave. has free parking.

Hours

Daily 9am-4:30pm

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