On Waikīkī’s Diamond Head side, Honolulu Zoo brings animal habitats and gardens into the green setting of Kapiʻolani Park. Its 42-acre grounds also include a picnic lawn and Keiki Zoo.
- Location: 151 Kapahulu Avenue, at the corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Kalākaua Avenue.
- Hours: Open daily
- Last entry: 3:00 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
- General admission: $21 for adults, $13 for children ages 3–12 with an adult, and free for children age 2 and under.
Where is Honolulu Zoo, and how do you get there from Waikīkī?
Honolulu Zoo stands between Waikīkī and the slopes of Diamond Head, on the corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Kalākaua Avenue. The address is 151 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, with Kapiʻolani Park alongside it.
From Waikīkī, head toward the Diamond Head end of the neighborhood and the Kapahulu Avenue entrance. If you’re driving, the zoo parking-lot entrance is on Kapahulu Avenue. Parking costs $1.50 per hour, with a four-hour maximum; payment machines accept cards, bills and coins, with exact change required for coins.
What are the Honolulu Zoo hours and ticket options?
The City of Honolulu gives daily visiting hours as 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the grounds closing at 4:00 p.m. Last entry is 3:00 p.m.; the zoo is closed on Christmas Day. Hours, prices and entry policies can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
General admission is $21 for adults age 13 and older, $13 for children ages 3–12 accompanied by an adult, and free for children age 2 and under. Kamaʻāina and U.S. military admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 3–12. Adults using those rates need valid identification, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Daily tickets can be bought at the entrance; advance tickets are not available. If you’re visiting with a service animal, the zoo allows service animals accompanying people with disabilities and asks you to check in with ticket-booth staff about its policy.
How much time should you allow for the zoo grounds?
The zoo covers 42 acres, so leave time to move between its different areas. The African Savanna, Reptile Complex, Bird Sanctuary, Orchid Garden, Picnic Lawn and Keiki Zoo are among the grounds and attractions. Animals may be off exhibit or not visible during your visit.
If you want a guided visit, tours run during regular zoo hours and last 45–60 minutes. Each tour is limited to 25 guests and costs $75 per tour, separate from admission. The zoo’s free app includes a GPS-enabled map, animal profiles, conservation information, keeper-chat schedules and real-time alerts.
Keep to pathways, stay off railings and fences, and don’t tap on glass, cross barriers or feed animals. The zoo prohibits alcohol, balloons, bicycles, drones, pets, scooters and skateboards, as well as smoking and feeding animals.
What can you combine with a visit to Kapiʻolani Park?
Kapiʻolani Park is right beside the zoo, so you can add time in its open green space before or after your visit. The city took responsibility for the park in 1914, when its director began collecting animals “for the children of Hawaiʻi.” Honolulu Zoo has been a destination since 1947.
From Halekulani, Honolulu Zoo is about a 27-minute walk or a 5-minute drive. Its setting beside Kapiʻolani Park makes the green space a natural nearby pairing.
The zoo’s location makes it easy to pair a visit with other Waikīkī outings.
For another animal-focused stop, the Waikiki Aquarium visit guide covers its hours, tickets and getting there.
Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island offer a different kind of Waikīkī-area outing.
The guide to Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island covers the beach option.
FAQs
- Ticket
- booth staff about the policy
Can you buy Honolulu Zoo tickets at the entrance?
Yes. Daily tickets can be purchased upon entry, and advance tickets are not available.
Is parking available at Honolulu Zoo?
Yes. The parking-lot entrance is on Kapahulu Avenue. The City sets a four-hour maximum and a charge of $1.50 per hour.
Are service animals allowed at the zoo?
The zoo allows service animals accompanying people with disabilities. Check in with ticket-booth staff about the policy.