This special 12 acre Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is the only tropical rainforest zoo in the US. It is home to more than 80 animal species including 3 of Hawaii’s endangered birds –the `io (Hawaiian hawk), the `alae `ula (gallinule), and the nene goose (Hawaii’s State Bird). Rainforest animals include Namaste` a white Bengal tiger, giant anteaters, a pygmy hippo, two-toed sloths, lemurs, and spider monkeys.
The grounds are considered a botanical garden with orchids, clumping bamboos, tropical rhododendrons, a water garden, and more than 100 varieties of palms. A Petting Zoo is held every Saturday 1:30-2:30, and tiger feeding is 3:30 daily. Complimentary umbrellas are available to borrow, and kiekie cars to rent. The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is open 9 – 4 daily except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is free.
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beaches are open to the public
