One of the best laid out zoos I have been to. Due to COVID the entire zoo has been reworked into a one way direction in order to abide by the quarantine rules. Great diversity of animals. Our little ones really enjoyed it. Kudos to the zookeepers.

Absolutely love this little zoo. Its not overwhelming for my small kids and the employees are so awesome. Kale lets us know he was going to feed the Komodo dragons, so we got to watch that. And another employee came and got us to let us know she was going to feed the hippo! So much fun!!

What beautiful, well kept zoo. The staff members are very friendly. We felt very safe with all of the social distancing measures that are in place. You must wear a mask throughout the zoo with the exception of when eating at the eatery. They have hand sanitizing stations throughout the zoo.

Standard COVID procedures. Must was wear a mask. Gift shop is large and pricey as to be expected. Great experience for the kids.

I love the Honolulu Zoo. Its very reasonably priced and if you buy an annual pass its the best deal in town. It has such a relaxing vibe and atmosphere. Its always a nice outing with family and friends. Slowly but surely exhibits are being updated and its a welcome sight to see. I look forward to many more visits here.

During COVID limited access to animals which is understandable but adjust your prices then. Animals are well taken care of.

Its a small zoo, but I would wait until its fully opened. Some exhibits were closed due to Covid.

Small but laid out very well everyone friendly and was very well organized given the current pandemic, we highly recommend it!

It was nice and calm not too busy!!! A little small for a zoo but still a nice experience.

Had a fun time with our daughter very nice.

Nice and well kept zoo. The kids loved it but its so hot sometimes you dont get to see all the animals. Overall good experience.

Loved this zoo! So many great animals including a beautiful cheetah who graced us with its presence for a while. Great price for locals, too! Really reasonable and set up nicely for social distancing. Friendly staff made it a very nice day. Im excited to visit during the after dark tour when its cooler out. Ill definitely go back!

Its great, take your kids! And ask for dole whip/pineapple ice cream in your smoothie if you choose to get one.

This is a smaller zoo comparable to some other zoos around the world however they had nice exhibits and did a great job of providing information about social distancing and directing the flow of traffic.

Just reopened last week. Fun to just do a normal family activity. Nice little zoo. I love the flamingos and the beautiful black swan.

Love the zoo. Great they give military and kamiania discounts. Some exhibits are closed due to COVID

Its a nice zoo. Gave us something to do in Hawaii with kids, besides swimming, tanning, etc.It is located on a good chunk of land, so there is quite some walking to do.Nice playground for kids, animals were all out and we were able to see each one of them.They do have cool birds, turtles, reptiles.Nice landscape and good upkeep.They have a cute giraffe made for kids to play around & take pics of, I wish they had a few more of animals similar to that.

LOVE BEING WITH ANIMALS AN WATCHING THEY BEHAVIOR AN SKILLS hi

Well designed layout with a perfect path for a walk. The overall feel of the zoo is that of an afternoon stroll in central park but with exotics animals for viewing. I shed a star based on the overall size of the containment areas for these beautiful animals. I know space is limited on an island and especially one on such as Oahu, in Waikiki no less, but they deserve large area to roam. All of them. I maintain 4 stars because I get the impression that they do care for these animals though.

Great experience they really try to emulate the Masai Mara

The zoo was pretty nice. Well maintained and cleaned. The variety of animals is simple but just as interesting as any other zoo. They had a cheetah but it passes from liver failure. Cute collection of birds, and also had elephants and giraffes, with lions and a tiger.

A beautiful escape (do you really need an escape in Hawaii?!) from the Waikiki crowds. They have rhinos, hippos, elephants, monkeys, and all kinds of great stuff! Only $8 for kama’aina

This was a great zoo! The safari animal portion of the zoo was the best!!! It wasnt too crowded and we missed the all the school field trips which was perfect!! I really enjoyed the different animals they had. I have been to the biggest and best zoos but the way this place was set up was fantastic. The staff was so incredibly helpful when. Buying a bottle of water and informing us that we can use the fountain machines to fill the bottle back up if we needed to. One of the smallest zoos but one of the best at the same time. Great to see local species as well.

Very well maintained and clean zoo. Love the turtles and all the other amazing animals!

Animals are amazing! Never doubt if you should go to the zoo. Do it!

A small zoo but convenient. Has most animals you will see in other zoos. Well maintained and kids enjoy it.

An amazing zoo with lots of awesome animals. The Indian Elephants, Monitor lizards, and Komodo Dragon are a must to see. Also has very spacious parks to chill at and rest when youre not looking at the Lions or Tigers.

This zoo was a total surprise! It doesnt look like much from the outside but its quite large once inside. Definitely worth the money. We spent about three hours there! Would definitely go back again.

Its been a couple years or so since I been there. Lots of changes and upgrades were made. Otherwise, it was a nice hot day, spent with a great friend.

Been going to this zoo since 1970. When we were kids wed go there first then after hit the beach across the street .. it was free back then. Still a great zoo and lots of fun stuff for the Keikis to do and learn. Beautiful zoo and lots of space for the animals!

A great Zoo where you least expect it - Hawaii! Great exhibits and the open exhibits are a great design. The animals seem happy and well looked after considering some small zoos. All this in a mainly naturally shaded walkways for visitors. Cheap entry for a few hours of fun.

This zoo was fun when I went on vacation last time I was on hawaii

Hidden at the end of Waikiki beach strip and 12 minutes walk from downtown waikiki,you will find a hidden gem of Honolulu. The Honolulu zoo is one of the unique zoo. Not only you will find local native animals, its also has some exotic animals donated from foreign dignitaries. Like elephant from Indira Gandhi or exotic lizard and some Japanese species. The entrance fee is $19 for adult and $8 for military. From zebra to lion and turtle, pink flamingo and lizard you will definitely enjoy the walk around.

Spent a lovely time here.This was my solo visit but didnt get bored easily. I loved that they provided me map at the entrance along with the tickets.it really helps to find directions and cover maximum area. They have cafes and restrooms at various points. The entire place can be covered in less than 3 hours.

This is one of the worst zoos Ive ever visited. The animals were all way smaller than their normal sizes, they looked malnourished and underfed. The young elephants looked like yoda.. so small and super short. I could literally see and count how many bones the giraffes had as they were super skinny and looked sick. The were not a lot of animals just the basic animals u would find anywhere. It was virtually empty. Although I like the design of it but I was appalled by the state of the animals. Either feed them or return them to the wild where they belong! Only good thing is its located right in the heart of Waikiki next to the beach so thats a plus. But otherwise there are better animal sanctuaries outside the city center.

It surprised me. Theres a lot more than what you see on the outside. Definitely recommend it.

The place was beautiful! So relaxing and full of trees not to many animals as i thought but i would so go again, 8 dollars with resident discount. I loved the flamingos they are so pretty. The orangutan looked soo sad tho . And i wanted to see the lions and Cheetahs but they werent there. The monkeys were cute and swing ing all over.

The zoo is really awesome, I loved it there. Just make sure you choose a day where it’s not that hot out bc there’s really not that many shades.

We like this zoo very much. Extremely interesting for all ages, perfectly maintained. One of few zoos in the world where sloths are giving regular births. Two generations of sloths are living in this zoo.

Went to the Honolulu Zoo with my wife & 6 month old. Theyve made some changes to help maintain social distancing, and there were guides to help direct traffic to avoid big crowds for certain exhibits. There were a lot of animals missing, but enough to still be worth a visit, I think. There are still some seating areas and kiosks available, but limited. There are also a few hand sanitizer stations throughout the trail. Overall, I was satisfied with my experience here today.

Wow, I have experienced a lot of knowledgeable things in this zoo.

Not too big. Not too small. Perfect activity to do with small kids. We visited mid afternoon hours. It was a bit too hot at that time so some animals were not out and about. I think going in A.M. opening hours would be best. Overall, enjoyed my experience at HNL Zoo.

Great Zoo with it located within walking distance from most spots in Waikiki. Nice park like settings with natural shade from the canopy above. The Gibbon monkeys were so entertaining and funny. Had a great time.

Honolulu zoo is very well located from all the main hotels. I took my 2 and half year old who loves seeing live animals. We saw flamingos, zebras, giraffes, elephants and many more. I liked how close we got to the animals and their habitat reflected their natural habitat which was good to see. Price wise if youre not a local, it is slightly pricey but kids under 3 go free.

Great small zoo with a lot of animals. You can cruise through and spend the day here looking at all the animals or you could see everything in 3 hours. Great price and very friendly staff. Less than 10 minutes walk from Waikiki beach.

From the outside it doesnt look like much, but what a gem!! Couldnt believe the variety of animals they had. This was the first American zoo my British friend has been to and she was very impressed!

Come early so the animals are more active. Great variety of animals. We enjoy the tropical plants also. Great prices for entry! During covid, you are made to wear masks the entire time, especially around the monkey habitats. Bring a hat, it gets hot!

Actually this is my first time ever entering and walking through the Honolulu zoo this past weekend. I dont know what my expectations were so I cant say that it met them or not. Clearly its a place thats underfunded and considerable overgrowth blocking views of certain areas. They do have a kamainia discount. living with covid-19 in an environment like that is difficult Im sure so its almost like theyre winging it. Its kind of stressful for everyone in a working situation so I get that. I do hope theyre able to survive and I hope they get funding but theyre going to have to go for a private donations its the only way theyll survive.

Amazing go with kids they will love it also explore night options

What a great place. Very relaxing. Lots to see. Plenty of shade. Beautiful peacocks roam freely. I went twice and will return many times.

Great big zoo. Fun for kids will be coming back

Such a wide variety of animals to look at. Its crazy how big the zoo is, you wouldnt expect it in a place like Waikiki. But you can spend a whole day here, walking around, having lunch, relaxing in the shade, and just taking it all in. You can tell that the animals are treated right, and one specific thing I would point to for this is that the elephants had a small habitat before, but they built a much bigger habitat for them which is great to see. And the elephants seem very happy too! The staff at this zoo are friendly. Going to the Honolulu Zoo is great if youre looking for a more mellow day in Waikiki. And its an awesome attraction to go to with family. Its interesting how cut off you feel from the craziness of Waikiki, even though youre still so close to it all!

Small zoo featuring mainly tropical animals. Really great collection of birds -- I especially loved the nene sanctuary. Not much cover so might being a rain slicker. You can see that they are upgrading many of the enclosures for the animals. All in all a nice smaller zoo to visit.

Visited a few hours before closing, not crowded at all, but it was super hot, as in the case of Honolulu. Many animals were in the shade, sleeping or in hiding. Decent facilities.

Its really nice, but feels empty with corona.

Need to have an local address with proof or they will charge you the tourist price of 19 dollars per so be prepared. Nice for kids, very safe for them to run around. Family friendly, great parking. You pay in the parking lot at little kiosks and they text you if the time will expire and you can pay for more on your phone, its pretty convenient!!!!! Excellent experience, nice aloha spirited staff!!!!! Hoping to go again pretty soon!!!!!!

It appears small from the front entrance, but be prepared to walk a lot and spend at least a few hours there! There is a lot to see! Great up close opportunities to see the animals. Our group thoroughly enjoyed this zoo!

Love this zoo, make sure to visit the fennec foxes. One of them was hand raised by humans and will run up to the window for attention. She is so precious!!!!! Other fennec foxes hide but this one lovesssss attention.

Although we’d been to Honolulu a number of times we’d never visited the zoo, thinking it’s just a small zoo with a couple of animals. This time we visited and boy did we realise how wrong we were! It’s much bigger than it looks and has a great variety of wildlife. It’s also beautifully laid out and easily accessible. It also has a great area for kids and a few animals we’d never seen before. Well worth the trip. We were so impressed we became members, which is only 50% more than the entry fee.

We finally visited the Honolulu Zoo after living here for over a year. When we first moved here it was undergoing construction, and still has some underway.The zoo is much larger than I expected. Looking at the zoo from the outside it appears small however it is quite spacious once inside. I am a bird fan so I was very thrilled with the aviaries when you first enter the ground.Once past the birds you come to the larger animals. Such as the tiger, the elephants and such. The walk around the zoo was very calm and relaxing. the path is in the shade of trees whenever its possible and the nice habitats for the animals are interesting. My trip to the zoo was near midday so the larger animals had gone for shade to escape the mid-day heat. I will have to go back again to see the exhibits I missed.I was so enjoying the Zoo I forgot to take very many pictures, a situation I shall have to remedy on my return trip.

The goods: they are always improving it, it seat like Honolulu has decided to make their zoo a more legit one in the last few years. Admission is cheap! There are quite a few green areas for kids to run around.The not so goods: there is a limited number of animals. Its not surprising, this is an island. They do have Elephant, lions, hippos, and rhinos, so they are doing pretty good. I would absolutely encourage people to go since they are obviously trying to make this zoo a good one that is worth supporting.

Nice but small zoo. There were plenty of exhibits to see. It’s good to go to once, but after that I wouldn’t go again for a while just because of the size.

Very large zoo for Hawaii. There is admission costs with certain discounts. Parking is adequate but can be a challenge on weekends or holidays so prepare early. Many food/drink kiosks as well as multiple rest stops & restrooms. Large playground to have lunch & reenergize. Beautiful gift shop to take home some memorabilia. Enjoy!!!

We loved this adorable little zoo! The wildlife looked well cared for, the keepers were friendly, and the zoo itself was easy to navigate. We did not take in any of the refreshments, but we did enjoy all of the lovely trinkets and gifts available at the shop. There was a wide variety of flora and fauna to keep everyone engaged and learning, and we enjoyed comparing our favorite sights afterward. In truth, we ended up springing for a membership because it was readily apparent that we would be returning. Next time we plan on taking in a Twilight Tour to better enjoy the lifestyles of the nocturnal creatures. Definitely a lovely little day trip for the whole family.

The zoo is a very large property with lots of green space and a great place to get away from relax from the busy streets. All of the animals had plenty of roaming space which is always something I appreciate seeing at zoos. There were quite a few exhibits that were closed on our visit but other than that we enjoyed seeing and learning about the animals.

Its greenery is amazing, good variety of animals. This zoo is beautiful and clean. Cozy and not overwhelmingly large, its a must on list of things to do.

Nice zoo with a good selection of wildlife. Good place to spend a few hours with the kids.Was really disappointed that they no longer had a rainbow eucalyptus tree.

Not bad for a smaller zoo. Almost all the animals were visible. Very easy to navigate.

A friend had her sons birthday party at the zoo. It was great, they set up tables, catered the food(Delicious by the way), and the families were able to explore the zoo. Took the kid to see the exhibits, not sure if he enjoyed running after the peacocks and playing on the giraffe statue more than seeing the actually exhibits, hes 2 and every creature he saw was Elmo . Family friendly all around, they have a jungle gym area for the kids if they need to release some energy as well as lots of huge trees that provide much needed shade and breeze. I would go early as it can get a bit hot and pack lots of water to stay hydrated. Parking is available but limited as it is pay per hour and you can max it out for up to 6 hours. Some people park at the zoo and walk across to Waikiki Beach or to the hotels.

Went to the twilight tour they offered and it was definitely our favorite tour. We learned so much and the tour guides were really friendly and knowledgeable. All of the animals were really active especially the Lions. I would recommend anyone to go and check out the 2 hour tour.

3.5 starsThis isn’t a very large zoo but you can easily spend the day here. It’s hard to see some of the animals based on their enclosures. Make sure enough bring lunch and have a picnic under the banyan trees.

A small zoo with quite a history. Quite a few endangered species that are being maintained carefully. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and children and great place for people to get out into a lovely setting to reconnect with nature.

Great zoo that is easy to navigate and has a wide variety of animals. We were able to see exotic animals from all over the world; birds, reptiles, monkeys, giraffes, and tons more. We got to see an Orangutan up close which was a very unique experience. The only disappointment was that a few animals were not in their designated areas, the tigers and the elephants, so we were not able to see them. Overall the experience was great and worth the money for locals and tourists alike.

Great experience.small enough that you dont get too tired and big enough you have plenty of animals to see. Great for children. If the excitement of seeing cool animals isnt enough to tire them out, there is a play area to get them really tired. It has a little bit for everyone.

So many exotic animals, different than any other zoo Ive visited. Relaxing way to spend the day with kids.

Great little zoo. So different from the zoo where I live. Lots of great birds and animals. Felt sorry for some of the birds as their exhibits felt small dark and dated. Most of the animals had fairly large areas like the elephants and African dogs and giraffes.We didn’t get to see the lions or cheetahs as they were in an area that wasn’t viewable. Which was my only real complaint. Some animals had tons of view points like the elephants for example. Others had almost no viewpoints like the lions and cheetahs.Didn’t buy any food or drink so can’t comment on their prices or quality.Took us about two hours to cover the zoo and we were happy with that amount of time.It’s a good way to spend the morning before heading to the beach.

Such a fun time for the whole family!! Good food, cold drinks and awesome animals!!

Loved our visit to the zoo! Lots of local wildlife and native animals in addition to some from all over the world! Would definitely go again!

You can finish the whole zoo for just under 2.5hrs. They have a picnic area. Dont have a map available for guest

Good, low-key, family-friendly zoo. They’ve packed a large variety of animals into an easily walkable site.

Should go this beach. The best Ive ever been.

The animals are most active earlier in the day and the playground is really fun for the kids.

Had a great day with the family

The Honolulu zoo is special because of the botanical garden surroundings. The birds are gorgeous and the Siamang Gibbons are hilarious. Pay attention to the feeding times and it will pay off. Ask any of the friendly staff for assistance or advise and they aim to please. Be sure to look in the water moats surrounding the animals island and you will see; turtles, fish and alligators. Take your time and sit on a bench under a magnificent tree and enjoy the animals unquie sounds. We heard many different birds, gibbons mimicking children and the lion roaring. I loved the way I felt. I was no longer in a busy city but in the forest with many animals. Thank you Honolulu Zoo.

Great little zoo. Not crowded and great way to spend time with family. Love the mountains in the background.

Such a beautiful little zoo on a beautiful island. We stayed so close to the zoo we could hear the lions roar in the morning. Animals are well taken care of. Huge selection of animals for a smaller zoo.

None of the animals were really out. Smaller zoo. Nothing special compared to some of the main land zoos. Love the banyan trees around zoo grounds though.

Animals were actually out to see and they managed with COVID precautions very well

This is a wonderful zoo! We love seeing the assortment of large animals as well as conservation efforts the zoo is making. It is highly educational and has wide spaces for kids (or adults) to be able to move around and stretch.Our familys favorites were the gibbons (pictured), the African penguins, and the tortoises. Although there were a lot more things that we loved seeing. You should visit for yourself and check it out.

A little pricey at $20 and many of the animals where either not their or secluded in shade and not in view. Zoos are still fun though! Elephant feeding was fun to watch, peacock howling and sitting in trees kind of cool. Beautiful birds and cute little foxes.

We did the twilight tour and it was the best zoo tour Ive even taken. Not only were the animal more active because it was cooler outside but the guides Ashli Takio had so much passion for their trade they made it fun. They knew all the history of the zoo and the animals which made it personal as well. I cant suggest this tour strong enough.

Small nice zoo, go early in the day when it’s cooler so more chance to see the animals.The signage in the zoo was somewhat disappointing. Very little description of animals ages or facts limited at best. Elephant feeding at 1:30 was not too impressive.Still a great time.

Good zoo, only takes about 2 hours to see everything

Probably spent 2 hours in here. Hot day. Saw a variety of animals. Some Enclosures didnt have anything in them. Nice gardens and lawns.

It was so big! And they had so many more animals than we expected!

The zoo was a fun time. They have a few exibits that have no animals in them but its a beautiful walk around to see the plants and animals if your local like us there is a discount as well as for military personnel if visiting it is a must see. Parking is cheap $1.00 an hour just have to drive around for a while to get parking.

Ive lived in Honolulu for 8 years and this is the first time Ive made it into the zoo. I must say that it was much better than I would have expected.

We love going to the Honolulu Zoo! We purchase the annual pass and go several times a year. The kids enjoy the playground and the keiki zoo immensely and we like walking around and learning about the animals. It isnt a large zoo, but they do an excellent job of using the space available. Allow at least half day to tour the zoo. You can bring a lunch to enjoy, or eat at one of the food locations. The food is a bit on the pricey side but is tasty.Bring your bathing suit or wear it underneath because the zoo its just across the street from Waikiki Beach!

Great day to be out but I wish I was able to get to all the animals!

A wonderful place to stroll around and observe the zoological collection! Great for children!