Zoo
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
110 locals recommend,
Location
800 Stainback Hwy
Hilo, HI
Tips from locals
tropical zoo with endangered Hawaiian animals, rainforest, and a lush botanical garden (12 miles north)
Great place for families with kids! And it's just down the street from the Bungalow. Open daily 10-3 FREE Admission! Nice walking paths, beautiful gardens, awesome playground, and picnic tables. (no food available there - bring your own)
As of October 2021 entrance is still donation based and the only rainforest zoo in the US. Plan on hot, muggy, and buggy. As you head further south toward Keaau and Pahoa watch out for blister beetles.
Home to more than 80 animals, this 12-acre botanical gem is the only naturally-occurring tropical rainforest zoo in the United States. It features exhibits that are designed to maximize and blend with the natural vegetation of the Pana‘ewa Forest Reserve, which gets more than 125 inches of rain per year. Take a relaxing stroll through the lush landscape of trees and plants, visiting the resident animals along the way. Wonderful for all ages! Free admission, though donations are encouraged. Keiki petting zoo open on Saturdays and the alligators are fed every day @ 1:30pm!
Home to more than 80 animals, this 12-acre botanical gem is the only naturally-occurring tropical rainforest zoo in the United States. It features exhibits that are designed to maximize and blend with the natural vegetation of the Pana‘ewa Forest Reserve, which gets more than 125 inches of rain per…