Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu

Name: Honolulu Zoo
Address: 151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, 96815-4096, United States
Telephone: +1 808-971-7171

#14 among attractions in Honolulu

Top attraction, Outdoor activities, Zoo, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Honolulu Zoo is a 42-acre zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch and is built on part of the 300-acre royal Queen Kapiʻolani Park. The Honolulu Zoo features over 1,230 animals in specially designed habitats. ()

Alternative names: Visitors per year: 601.5 thous.Animals: 1230Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°16'15"N, 157°49'8"W

Address

151 Kapahulu AveDiamond Head - Kapahulu - St. LouisHonolulu 96815-4096 United States

Contact

+1 808-971-7171

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Day trips

Honolulu Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Diamond Head, Waikiki Aquarium, International Market Place, Kapiolani Park.

0.9 miSE
Dormant volcano and iconic landmark
Diamond Head, Honolulu
23 min walk • Diamond Head, known in Hawaiian as Lēʻahi, is an iconic volcanic cone located on the island of Oahu, within the city limits of Honolulu, United States. This distinctive geological feature and landmark is a defining part of the Honolulu skyline and offers panoramic...
0.4 miSW
Aquatic life of Hawaii explored
Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu
11 min walk • Nestled by the azure waters of the Pacific, the Waikiki Aquarium offers a glimpse into the vibrant marine life that flourishes around the Hawaiian Islands. This aquatic sanctuary, situated in the heart of Honolulu, is a must-visit for tourists seeking to explore the...
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
International Market Place, Honolulu
18 min walk • International Market Place is an open-air shopping center located in Waikīkī on the island of O‘ahu. It first opened in 1956 as a commercial, retail and entertainment center.
~1020 ftS
Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Kapiolani Park, Honolulu
5 min walk • Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park is the largest and second-oldest public park in Hawaii, located in Honolulu on the east end of Waikiki just beyond Kuhio Beach Park and the Waikiki residential neighborhood.
~1720 ftNW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church, Honolulu
9 min walk • Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawai‘i in the United States. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop; it is staffed by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Shopping centre
Royal Hawaiian Center, Honolulu
22 min walk • Royal Hawaiian Center is an outdoor shopping center in the shopping district of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Oahu, in the US state of Hawaii. As of 2017, Royal Hawaiian Center had the fifth highest sales per square foot in the US.
0.5 miSW
Memorial, Beach, Outdoor activities
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, Honolulu
13 min walk • The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial is a war memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, built in the form of an ocean water public swimming pool. The natatorium was built as living memorial dedicated to "the men and women who served during the great war".
~1440 ftW
21°16'10"N • 157°49'23"W
Queens Surf Beach, Honolulu
7 min walk • Beach, Surf spot
1 miNW
Canal
Ala Wai Canal, Honolulu
27 min walk • The Ala Wai Canal is an artificial waterway in Honolulu, Hawaii which serves as the northern boundary of the tourist district of Waikiki. It was created in 1928 to drain the rice paddies and swamps which would eventually become Waikiki.
1 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Volcano
Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu
27 min walk • Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu and known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi. The Hawaiian name is most likely derived from lae plus ʻahi because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna's dorsal fin.
0.8 miNW
21°16'47"N • 157°49'34"W
Crowd Surf, Honolulu
20 min walk • Surfing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Honolulu Zoo open?

Honolulu Zoo is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Honolulu Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Waikiki Shell, Honolulu (5 min walk), Kapiolani Park, Honolulu (5 min walk), Queens Surf Beach, Honolulu (7 min walk), Waikīkī-Kapahulu Public Library, Honolulu (8 min walk).

How to get to Honolulu Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Honolulu Zoo:

Bus

Monsarrat Avenue + Kapiolani Park • Lines: 2, 23, 24, 2L, 42, 8, 98A, E, W3 (3 min walk)
Monsarrat Avenue + Kalakaua Avenue • Lines: 42, 98A, E, W1, W2 (4 min walk)