Honolulu Zoo

Really cute zoo, it's small compared to others but very well kept. Everything was clean and well decorated. The weather was perfect in the day we went 02/12/2022. After all we are in Hawaii but the weather was cool and there was a great breeze. The animals are all so beautiful and there's a great playground at the end for the kids to run around the last bit of energy. The petting zoo is cute as well but there wasn't much to do as covid has kind of out a damper in things. All in all a wonderful place to take your kids

Parking at the zoo fills out quickly so Prepare to park further from the zoo. Parking fee was less than $10 bucks for 4 hours so bare that in mind. Kids will definitely enjoy themselves at the park after your tour at the zoo. Comfortable shoes and loose clothes are encouraged since it's usually hot and long walking.

The Honolulu Zoo was a nice walk with a good variety of animal exhibits. I was impressed at the amount of natural covering for shade as we walked through the grounds. We came on a weekday and the zoo was not overly busy. Admission was very reasonable. They do charge a small credit card surcharge if you pay admission with card. Bring cash if you don't want to pay the surcharge. Great place to bring young kids as they have a playground and a kiddie section.

I have never seen a prettier zoo in my life. We bought tickets in advanced due to covid but I don’t think you have too. The animals are in an open area. Not cages everywhere. A beautiful park rest in the middle of it. If I was a local I would take my kid here all the time. I’m so surprised to see so much preserved nature in such a busy place. Worth checking out. 100.

The zoo is so much bigger than the initial look. We spent almost 3 hours in it observing the animals. The various different animals were nice to see. The only downside is that due to COVID, there were several spots that were no longer accessible. Plus it looked like there was several spots where they were upgrading and revamping the enclosures. But all in all, so very worth checking out. Park was beautiful and clean.

Lots of different types of birds and monkeys/apes. The monkeys all seem to consistently be visible and enjoy swinging around throughout the day. They are quite impressive and fun to watch. Would recommend possibly going in the morning; several exhibits appeared empty during the afternoon. I imagine animals were sleeping and avoiding the sun/heat. We went in the afternoon, there was a nice breeze, but it was also quite warm. The few concession stands present were closed. Not sure if this varies by day of week or post-covid aftermath. In general; Smaller than most major zoos. The grounds are nice. There is a playground for children. Pricing is significantly discounted for children and military.

Can’t say this is our typical choice attraction when visiting a new city but it was close by and my husband really wanted to go. We spent just under 2 hours walking around and we had a great time. Lots to see and learn, great way to enjoy an early morning or afternoon. Zoo was clean and well kept. Staff were very friendly.

Warning: Do not go on a hot day in the afternoon as many animals are sleeping and hiding in cool sheltered places and are out-of-viewing range! Still enjoyed seeing the ones I was able to. Quite well laid out and lots of places to stop and rest and get refreshments. Good for families.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$21–30

Some areas are under renovation and there were a lot of animals that were not visible as most were hiding, resting or simply not there. If I could compare this visit from our last visit of 10 years ago, I would say I was a bit let down from this visit. The once clean and lovely place where the flamingos are at the entrance is no longer a sight to behold. I hope that after the reconstruction, they will also clean out the waters. We saw the elephants, giraffes, a zebra, lemurs, a tiger but for most of them, you really have to strain to find them. What I would normally recommend a 3 hour visit, we were able to finish in 1.5, since there is not much to see. I would hope that in the future, this place will be restored to it's glory from many years ago because it is a fun place to visit when in Honolulu.

Best zoo I’ve ever been to! The animals looked happy and healthy. Their enclosures were large and natural looking. They all seemed to have food, water, and toys. It was also clean and beautiful through out the whole place. Saw some animals I’ve never seen before. Good price too!Wait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot surePrice for adult entry$21–30