What makes it 94% Kids-Friendly: Children up to 12 can touch lambs in the Children’s Garden, climb the playground, rent a family stroller, and attend interactive keeper talks; paths are flat and restrooms are frequent.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Parents and kids can see main exhibits, join a feeding, and play at the petting zoo without rushing.
Keiki Petting Zoo & Playground:
Meet lambs, chickens and small horses in the petting area and let kids run on the playground.
Tip: Visit early to beat the crowds and bring wipes for small messes.
Keeper Chats & Feedings:
Watch daily sessions at the elephant and sloth habitats.
Tip: Check the app for times and arrive 5 minutes early to get a good spot.
Children’s Garden Petting Farm:
Hand-feed docile animals like goats and llamas in a safe enclosure.
Tip: Supervise kids closely and wear closed-toe shoes.
Self-Guided Zoo Trek:
Use the app to plan a route through African Savanna, Tropical Forests, and Pacific Islands zones.
Tip: Follow the shaded path to stay cool and rest on benches.

James Mitchell
The Honolulu Zoo was a great outing. In actual exhibits it’s light compared to other zoos we’ve been too, but the grounds a lovely. The trees and fauna are gorgeous. Every part of the experience was enjoyable.
Holly Wolfgang
Nice staff, clean grounds, and a decent variety of animals. Elephants, giraffes, and African Penguins were some of our favorites. Some spaces were under renovation. We didn’t realize until we were there that they also have a nighttime at the zoo event on some Saturdays. Take sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle.
Dominic Petersen
Amazing zoo! Great half off Veteran and Military discount. Get there early because it can be hot and lots to see! The monkeys, tigers, and little foxes were my favorite. Amazing date idea if you have some down time in Oahu or need some laid back to do in walking distance.
Kapeli Odood
This wasn't the same zoo from my childhood, place was fantastic. Lots of animals, the most impressive was their bird exhibits, there were some African birds that were as big as humans, scared the shit out of me. Layout was also great, food and drink options and a nice play area for the kids in the center of the zoo. Only negative- It was hot but lots of shade, benches to take a break with the ...
Shaktidancer
I haven't been to a zoo in eons. This zoo has great exhibits with big animals like tigers, elephants, giraffes, a warthog, gibbons monkeys, huge tortoise and hippos! Very impressed with the reptile and bird exhibits! Wow, very cool. Plenty of shady spots to sit and rest. To the right of the entrance/gift shop and across from flamingos there's a purified refillable water fountain and bathroom. S...
In late October, join Boo at the Zoo for face painting, crafts, and a kid-friendly trick-or-treat trail.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (ages 13+) | USD 19 |
| Child ticket (ages 3–12) | USD 12 |
| Stroller rental | USD 15 |
| Snacks and drinks | USD 20 |
| Total Estimated | USD 97 |
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Address: 151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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