Explore Exotic Wildlife at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo, HI is a must-visit tourist attraction known for its unique rainforest setting and diverse animal exhibits. With a stellar rating of 4.6 from nearly 3,000 visitors, this zoo offers an immersive experience surrounded by lush gardens and tropical wildlife. Ideal for families and nature lovers, it provides an educational and entertaining outing showcasing rare species in a naturalistic environment. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant flora or observing exotic animals, this destination promises an unforgettable adventure in Hawaii’s rich ecosystem.
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Crystal
in the last weekIt’s not a zoo it’s more like a bird exhibit. Majority animals all birds and then you have a few other animals such as a couple reptiles. Oh an 2 tigers. Animals were actually boring. My kid had more fun running around in the grass. Lady at the front on the left charged my Kama’aina/Hawaiiian husband non resident price cause he didn’t have his ID on him. Congratulations Karen you got a few extra bucks. Oh and the rest rooms have no changing tables for babies. It’s a zoo! How you not have changing stations in the bathroom. Maybe since the zoo charges use a little bit to buy changing tables.
Noah
in the last weekSo if the dmv kept my Honolulu address instead of my big island addresses on it I can’t get kamaaina entry ?
Megan Burger
in the last weekI was glad I made the stop. That gardens were beautiful and the animals were fun to see.
Alex Aumann
in the last weekWorth a visit... But you may want to go as early as possible, before it gets too hot. Bring water and bug spray.
Owen Yoshishige
in the last weekI went to their pending zoo and got to pet all their animals except the pig.