Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

249 reviews

+1 (808) 959-9233

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800 Stainback Hwy

Hilo, HI 96720

+1 (808) 959-9233

http://pl.yext.com

Located on the "Big Island" of Hawaii, this 12 acre zoo is the only tropical rainforest zoo in the United States. It is home to more than 80 animal species including the endangered Nene (Hawaii State Bird) and Namaste', a white Bengal Tiger. The links on the left will take you to interesting information on many of the Zoo's animal exhibits.

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4.5249 reviews

Daniel O.

11/24/2024

I had the most delightful experience visiting the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens! This small but enchanting zoo is a testament to its mission of promoting compassion toward animals, educating...

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B I.

8/3/2024

Free. Zoo. This zoo is free to enter and I was blown away by the amount of animals they had there and how well maintained the grounds were! We didn't see the white tiger while we were there,...

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Mary N.

1/1/2025

FREE Zoo with a wide variety of exhibits and animals. The grounds is a decent size with clearly marked paved paths. A lot of free parking nearby. It is truly an amazing zoo that is completely...

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Mel Y.

12/13/2024

This place is amazing. Far exceeded my expectations. And it is free?!? Amazing. So many animals, kind staff, not too crowded. You can get pretty close to the animals and see them eating food or...

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Heather K.

1/9/2025

The zoo and garden is free admission and great for exercise. It's not a typical zoo, there's less animals than a traditional zoo, but they're spread out far so you get the feeling like it's a...

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