Honolulu Zoo: Hours, Tickets, and a Visit from Waikīkī

Honolulu Zoo is at the corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Kalākaua Avenue, between Waikīkī and the slopes of Diamond Head. From a hotel in Waikīkī, it’s about a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive.

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 credit cards, bills, and coins, but coins require exact change.

The zoo’s address is 151 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. Its position at the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī makes it straightforward to pair a visit with time in the neighboring park.

The City of Honolulu gives the zoo’s daily hours as 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for admission, with the grounds closing at 4:00 p.m.; it is closed on Christmas Day.

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 age 13 and older and $6 for children ages 3–12. Adults seeking those rates need valid identification, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Daily tickets are available at entry; advance tickets are not available. If you’re planning around a particular day, check the official site before you go, since hours, ticket prices, and visitor arrangements can change.

Guided 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 grounds include the African Savanna, Reptile Complex, Bird Sanctuary, Orchid Garden, Picnic Lawn, and Keiki Zoo. Animals may be off exhibit and not visible during your visit.

Stay on pathways, keep off railings and fences, and don’t tap on glass, cross barriers, or feed animals. The zoo also prohibits alcohol, balloons, bicycles, drones, pets, scooters, skateboards, and smoking.

The zoo allows service animals accompanying people with disabilities. Check in with ticket-booth staff about the policy when you arrive.

A free zoo app includes a GPS-enabled map, animal profiles, conservation information, keeper-chat schedules, and real-time alerts. These tools can help you navigate the grounds and check for updates while you’re there.

If you’re planning other stops in Waikīkī, the Waikīkī Aquarium and its visit details can help shape the rest of your outing.

Kapiʻolani Regional Park sits beside the zoo, so you can combine time at both places in the same outing. The City of Honolulu assumed responsibility for Kapiʻolani Park in 1914; that year, the park director began collecting animals “for the children of Hawaiʻi.” The zoo describes itself as a destination since 1947.

For a closer look at the adjoining green space, the Kapiʻolani Regional Park guide covers its paths, picnic areas, and nearby sights.