Home to more than 1,200 mammals, birds & reptiles, the Honolulu Zoo has a stated mission "to foster an appreciation of our living world". Hawaii's Honolulu Zoo is located between the slopes of Diamond Head and the beaches of Waikiki at the corner of Kapahulu Ave. and Kalakaua Blvd. on the main island of Oahu. Mammals, birds, and reptiles are situated throughout the major areas of the African Savanna, Tropical Forest, and Islands of the Pacific. Some of the animals include the rhino, hippo, elephant, monkeys, chimpanzee, mongoose, reptiles, tiger, giraffe, sun bear, many colorful exotic birds, and lots more. There's also the Children's Zoo allowing interface with chicken, donkey, duck, turkey, goat, guinea pig, hedgehog, llama, mantella, pot-bellied pig, tortoise, and sheep.
There's also the Zootique Gift Shop and food available. The Honolulu Zoo is closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day. It is handicapped (wheelchair) accessible.