Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

800 Stainback Hwy, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 USA

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Free

Free to Visit

Closed Now

Opens Fri 10a

Independent
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“a tropical rainforest zoo”

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.

Reviewed by
B I.

August 03, 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,... Read more

Reviewed by
Mona L.

July 09, 2024

I was really surprised at how great this zoo is for being a little/big zoo. What I mean by little is it is smaller compared to big zoos like the San Diego Zoo. But Pana'ewa still had quite a lot... Read more

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Alyssa D.

June 16, 2024

A FREE ZOO! With a petting zoo option, cool playground and amazing animals. Made this a must visit on our list for Hilo. Take the kids!!!! Pack sunscreen and bug spray just in case. PLEASE MAKE A... Read more

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