Honolulu Zoo

No reservation is needed for the Honolulu Zoo; just arrive between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (grounds close at 4 p.m.). It's at Kapahulu and Kalākaua avenues at the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī. Adults $21 and keiki 3 to 12 $13; kamaʻāina and active military pay $10 and $6.

• Reservations: not needed for general admission. Buy at the gate or online at honoluluzoo.org. Guided Twilight Tours and Morning Safari need advance booking.
• Hours: daily, entry 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; grounds close at 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Day.
• Admission: adults 13+ $21, children 3 to 12 $13, under 2 free. Kamaʻāina (Hawaiʻi ID) and U.S. active military and dependents: adults $10, children $6.
• Address: 151 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, next to Kapiʻolani Park.
• Parking: the zoo lot on Kapahulu Avenue is $1.50 an hour (4-hour max). The free Waikīkī Shell lot across Monsarrat Avenue is a good backup.
• See: the African Savanna (lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, hippos, elephants), orangutans, Komodo dragons, Galápagos tortoises, the Keiki Zoo with a splash area, and flamingos.
• Nearby: the Waikīkī Aquarium is a short walk down Kalākaua Avenue.

Sources: Honolulu Zoo: visit · Wanderlustyle: Honolulu Zoo (updated Aug. 9, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 31, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.