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| Mar 23, 2026 | Hawaii by night: As soon as the sun sets, there are new wonders to discover | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
When night falls in Hawaii, most visitors retreat to cozy island restaurants or watch music and dance performances at the myriad luaus across the islands. But you can also join some fascinating — e... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Scam sells fake tickets to Honolulu Zoo’s anniversary event | COURTESY CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
This screenshot image shows the scam website which uses the Honolulu Zoo Society’s graphic.
City officials are warning the public of an online scam selling tickets to the 40th anniversary of the Honolulu... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Honolulu Zoo is in the running for ‘Best Zoo’ | COURTESY PHOTO
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and city councilmembers encouraging the public to vote for the Honolulu Zoo.
The Honolulu Zoo is in the running for “Best Zoo in America” by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in 2024.
Ma... |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Christmas 2023: List of what’s open and closed on Oahu | Looking to do some last-minute shopping or run some errands for the holidays? Check out this list of attractions, services and mall hours to find what’s open and closed on Sunday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and Monday, Dec. 25 for the Christma... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Honolulu Zoo wants your help naming the baby rhino | COURTESY HONOLULU ZOO
The Honolulu Zoo is holding a naming contest to determine the name of the new baby rhino pictured.
Akamu, Ardi, or Hiapo?
The Honolulu Zoo has narrowed the choices down to three, and invites the public to help name its... |
| Dec 24, 2021 | Honolulu Zoo to host virtual Christmas with the animals | The Honolulu Zoo is closed on Christmas Day but that doesn’t mean the animals — or zoo fans — will be missing out on any holiday fun.
The virtual “Christmas with the Animals” will allow the public to watch as zoo residents “rip, tear, play,... |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Lonely, colorful vulture to be honored with activity day at Honolulu Zoo | COURTESY ROD KUBA
The Honolulu Zoo’s king vulture.
The loneliness of Lockdown 2020 affected not only a human populace confronting COVID-19 in Hawaii, but also touched the animal kingdom, in particular one standout denizen of the Honolulu Z... |
| May 27, 2020 | Honolulu Zoo to reopen June 5, with modified hours and rules | STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 3
Gates were closed at the Honolulu Zoo. The threat of the coronavirus and the unprecedented travel and social restrictions have negatively impacted businesses in the Waikiki area.
Although it is allowed to reopen on... |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Honolulu Zoo completes repairs to 2 bird exhibits | COURTESY HONOLULU ZOO
Repairs to the Honolulu Zoo’s Southern Ground Hornbill and Marabou Stork exhibits have been completed after a fallen tree damaged the enclosure last February.
Najuma, a 14-year-old African ground hornbill that went mis... |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Illness hits Honolulu Zoo elephant Mari | COURTESY CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
Honolulu Zoo elephants, Mari and Vaigai, appear at the zoo. Mari is sick, and both elephants may be temporarily off exhibit.
Honolulu Zoo announced Friday afternoon that Mari, one of two resident Asian e... |
| Dec 26, 2019 | ExtraFamily: ‘Christmas with the Animals’ at Honolulu Zoo rescheduled | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
Due to the weather, “Christmas with the Animals” at the Honolulu Zoo has been rescheduled to Saturday.
“Christmas with the Animals” at the Honolulu Zoo has been rescheduled to 9:30 a.m. to n... |
| Dec 24, 2019 | Annual holiday event at Honolulu Zoo rescheduled to Saturday | COURTESY HONOLULU ZOO
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Instead of Christmas with the Animals, which was canceled last Saturday due to high winds, Honolulu Zoo will now be celebrating “Happy Zoo Year” this coming Saturday.
The annual holiday celebratio... |
| Oct 24, 2019 | See what Halloween festivities are coming up during the week | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2010
Aloun Farms’ 19th Annual Pumpkin Festival offers a variety of pumpkins and produce, hayrides and more. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 91-1440 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. $4, free for ages 2 and under; or bring... |
| Oct 24, 2019 | ExtraFamily: Tiny ghosts and monsters take over Honolulu Zoo after dark | COURTESY SHOJI SAKAKIBARA PHOTOGRAPHY
Visit the Honolulu Zoo grounds after dark on Friday and Saturday with “Boo at the Zoo,” a family friendly Halloweenthemed affair for keiki.
Once the animals at the Honolulu Zoo start to wind down, littl... |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Halloween Fun 2019: Your guide to spooky movies, costume contests and events on Oahu | Get ready for Halloween with this comprehensive listing of events happening around Oahu this year. All events are free, unless otherwise listed.
AT THE MALLS
Some malls will be offering “safe” trick-or-treating at participating merchants, w... |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Harriet the 2-toed sloth gives birth to fourth baby at Honolulu Zoo | COURTESY HONOLULU ZOO
Harriet the Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth gave birth to a baby sloth today.
Harriet the Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth gave birth to a baby sloth today at Honolulu Zoo in Waikiki. The birth has been viewable live to the public ... |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Giraffe at Honolulu Zoo dies of old age | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
STAR-ADVERTISER / 1988
Nairobi the giraffe at 5 months old at the Honolulu Zoo in 1998. The zoo announced that Nairobi, 21, died Wednesday morning from complications due... |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Giraffe at Honolulu Zoo dies of old age | STAR-ADVERTISER / 1988
Nairobi the giraffe at age 5 months at the Honolulu Zoo in 1998. The zoo announced that Nairobi, 21, died this morning from complications due to old age.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2017
The front entrance of the Honolulu Zoo l... |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Honolulu Zoo unveils seven African Wild Dog puppies on their first birthday | Video courtesy Honolulu Zoo
Seven African Wild Dog puppies born at Honolulu Zoo were unveiled inside of their habitat today while also celebrating their first birthday.
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Honolulu Zoo unveiled seven African Wild Dog pupp... |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Family Fare | >> Play morning: 10 a.m. Aug. 2, Kapolei Public Library. Toddlers and preschoolers have access educational toys while playing with other keiki. Free. Info: 693-7050.
>> Preschool storytime: At the following public libraries Aug.... |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Honolulu Zoo celebrates tortoises’ 100th birthdays | COURTESY HONOLULU ZOO
Kim the tortoise at the Honolulu Zoo. Three of the Honolulu Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises — Jaws, Charlotte and Kim — celebrate their 100th birthdays this weekend.
The Honolulu Zoo is celebrating the 100th birthday for thr... |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Honolulu Zoo animals to open gifts on Saturday | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
Christmas is coming early at the Honolulu Zoo, where visitors can watch a variety of animals open holiday gifts.
Christmas is coming early at the Honolulu Zoo, where visitors can watch a var... |
| Dec 5, 2015 | Winter break calendar | JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]
A young girl watches juvenile whitetip reef sharks at the newly renovated Discovery Reef touch pool on November 9 at Sea Life Park in Waimanalo. Visitors to Sea Life Park Hawaii now have the chance t... |
| Feb 14, 2015 | Forest aims to cultivate kids’ interest in nature | PHOTO BY DENNIS ODA ON FEB. 7, 2
20150207-3060 CTY ZOO Honolulu Zoo's Children's Discovery Forest had their phase 1 dedication. A Hawaiian blessing performed by Kalama Cabigon opened the ceremony. Present were Zoo Director Baird F... |
| Oct 2, 2012 | Halloween fun guide | PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRYANT FUKUTOMI / [email protected]
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2010
Christian Valdez fits perfectly in the hub of a John Deere tractor wheel on display at the Pumpkin Patch Festival, held at Aloun Farms in Kapolei. T... |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Young skunk settles in at Honolulu Zoo | COURTESY MARK TANIMOTO
There’s a new animal in town — he’s small, black and white and the only one of his kind in Hawaii.
Pepé the skunk has taken up residence at the Honolulu Zoo.
The zoo will introduce Pepé (and, yes, he is named after P... |
| Zoo educators help to illuminate nature’s wonders | COURTESY HONOLULU ZOO SOCIETY
The popular Camp Imi Loa school-break program is ideal for elementary school-age students. Activities include crafts, animal-themed lawn games, educational videos and animal enrichment/encounter activities.
COU... |
| Summer activity guide | KIP AOKI / [email protected]
Some programs offer discounts for members; prices listed are for the general public. Classes and programs might be closed due to the observance of Kamehameha Day on June 10 and Independence Day on July 4.... |
| Good Friday and Easter weekend 2022: List of what’s open and closed on Oahu | Want to know what’s open and closed on Good Friday and the Easter weekend? Here’s your guide to mall hours, public services and more on Oahu.
GOVERNMENT OFFICES (CLOSED)
>> Federal offices
>> State offices
>> City, county ... |
| Summer Fun Guide 2018 | DENNIS ODA / 2008
Beachgoers enjoy the outdoors at Ala Moana Beach Park under mostly sunny skies and great weather.
Note: Prices listed are for the general public; check with sponsor for member and other discounts.
KAMAAINA KIDS
>> We... |
| Summer Activities | Note: Some programs offer discounts for members; prices listed are for the general public. Classes and programs may be closed due to the observance of Kamehameha Day on June 11 and Independence Day on July 3 (since July 4 is a Saturday).
Ar... |
| Honolulu Zoo free for keiki on ‘Ele-Fun Day’ this Sunday | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / MARCH 29
An elephant is seen in its enclosure at the Honolulu Zoo.
COURTESY ROD KUBA
In this undated photo, Asian elephants Mari and Vaigai are seen in their enclosure at the Honolulu Zoo.
The Honolulu Zoo is hosting a fre... |
| Easter Fun Guide | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KIP AOKI / [email protected] | PHOTO COURTESY DAVID TAKAGI
ILLUSTRATION BY KIP AOKI / [email protected]
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| 8 Days a Week: Your guide to more than 20 events this week in Honolulu | THURSDAY-FRIDAY
Twilight Summer Concert Series — Tapestry: Jazz band performs the last concert of the series at two gardens. Free admission 4:30-7 p.m. and concert 5:45-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., 7... |
| Louise the hippo settles into refurbished home at Honolulu Zoo | COURTESY PHOTO
Louise the hippo in her improved habitat at the Honolulu Zoo.
The Honolulu Zoo says that Louise the hippopotamus returned to her newly renovated habitat earlier this week, and appears to be happy in her upgraded Waikiki digs.... |
| Halloween in Honolulu includes spooky parties, kid-friendly events, trick-or-treating | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017
The annual Hallowbaloo Music, Arts & Craft Beer Festival in Chinatown is a popular choice for Halloween revelers.
We’ve stiffened our spines and smothered our screams to brave the search for Halloween-themed event... |
| See another side of zoo when sun goes down | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2014
Sunset might mark the end of your workday, but for some of the animals and employees at the Honolulu Zoo, it’s time to get busy.
Sunset might mark the end of your workday, but for some of the animals and employees at ... |
| ExtraFamily: ‘Christmas with the Animals,’ ‘Kids in the Kitchen,’ Salvation Army Live Nativity | ZOO ANIMALS LOVE PRESENTS, TOO
Humans love opening gifts this time of year, and the same can be said for animals at the Honolulu Zoo.
“Christmas with the Animals,” a tradition for more than 20 years, will take place Saturday with animals be... |
| Honolulu Zoo ticket prices increase to meet growing costs | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
A $2 price increase for admission into the Honolulu Zoo began Saturday for residents, nonresidents and members of the U.S. m... |
| Calendar of family-friendly events around Honolulu | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY PIXABAY
Children’s storytime: 10:30 a.m. July 26, Hawaii Kai Public Library. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft for ages 2 to 5. Free. Info: 397-5833. Read... |
| Summer Fun Guide 2017 | STAR-ADVERTISER
Find something fun and exciting to do for every kid in the family this summer with the Star-Advertiser’s Summer Fun Guide.
Find something fun and exciting to do for every kid in the family this summer with the Star-Advertise... |
| A mishmash of family fun and news | MARTHA HERNANDEZ / [email protected]
The Honolulu Zoo Society’s Wild About Reading event is free with zoo admission: $14 general ($8 kamaaina); $6 children ages 3 to 12 ($4 kamaaina); children 2 and under free.
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| Concert series returns to zoo | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thai chili peppers are also called bird’s-eye chilies. They become milder as they ripen from green to red.
Honolulu Zoo’s “The Wildest Show in Town” concert series is underway, running Wednesdays through mid-August, with a ... |
| Summer bucket list | Star-AdvertisEr file photo
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courtesy photo Krislyn Miyagawa waves her fans to the rhythm of the music during a bon dance held at the Hawaii Plantation Village in Waipahu. The Obon dance season is drawing to a close this weeken... |
| Do It: ‘Running for Grace,’ ‘Eurydice,’ Karla Bonoff | COURTESY HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
All the World’s a Stage Theatre Company presents “Eurydice” as part of its residency at Hawaii Pacific University.
A modern take on “Eurydice” hits the stage at HPU
FRIDAY-THURSDAY
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| Explore the Honolulu Zoo during new evening Twilight Tours | COURTESY HONOLULU ZOO
If the last time your family visited the Honolulu Zoo was when your children were wee ones, consider a new zoo adventure and go on a Twilight Tour.
If the last time your family visited the Honolulu Zoo was when your ch... |
| Newly renovated warthog exhibit now open at Honolulu Zoo | COURTESY CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
Warthogs, a wild member of the pig family found in southern Africa, are noted for the thick skin growths that look like warts and up-curved tusks.
The Honolulu Zoo announced today that its newly renovate... |
| 5 concert series take advantage of outdoor venues | KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / JAN. 30, 2016
Willie K performed at the tribute concert and dinner event for Jimmy Borges, “For the Love of Jimmy” at the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki.
Longer days and later sunsets during Hawaii’s summer months make them ... |
| Spring Fun Guide 2018 | JAMM AQUINO / 2016
Keiki take part in the annual Easter Egg hunt at Halawa Valley District Park in 2016. More than 200 children ages 1 through 10 participated in the hunt, which is put on annually by volunteers with the Department of Parks ... |
| Kalakoa! | COURTESY PHOTO
DENNIS ODA / 2009
Blaze shows Aina Akamu some love at Thomas Square Park.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Miwa Sekiguchi, left, and Liam Sato prepare to color some pieces of paper with bubbles duri... |
| ‘Wildest Show’ returns to Honolulu Zoo | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017
Willie K was the opening act when Journey returned to Blaisdell Arena in February. He’ll headline the Honolulu Zoo’s Wildest Show in Town on July 19.
The Honolulu Zoo’s Wildest Show in Town summer concert series kicks... |
| New director aims to up zoo’s profile | BRUCE ASATO / [email protected]
Manuel Mollinedo, the new director of the Honolulu Zoo, arrived in Hawaii two months before a new $3 million entrance was installed.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2010
Mollinedo will also oversee the completion o... |
