Calendar of Events

Dinner reservations?  Check.  Movie time verified?  Check.  Babysitter?  Oops!  Not to worry – leave your children with us!  Twilight Explorers is designed to be a worry-free, educational babysitting alternative for parents on the go. Honolulu  Zoo Society educators will supervise the children as they enjoy a keiki-friendly dinner, an educational tour of the Zoo, a movie, and more!
*Children must be fully potty trained

Dates in 2011:

December 9th

Dates in 2012:

Jan 13th, Feb 17th, March 16th, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, Aug 24th, Sep 7th, Oct 19th, Nov 16th & Dec 21st.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per child. (ages 4-11)

Members: $65 per child

CRITTERS AND CRAFTS 

For toddlers and their parents. Visit the animals with your toddler and create a special animal craft. Snacks are included.

Mondays in 2011:

October 31st & December 12th

Mondays in 2012:

Jan 16th, Feb 20th, April 23rd, May 21st, Sept 24th, Oct 29th, Nov 12th & Dec 10th

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30 per team. (team=one parent and one child age 0-4 years old)
$15 each additional person

Members: $25 per team
$12 each additional person

BREAKFAST WITH A KEEPER

For families:
An in-depth behind the scenes tour complimented by a yummy continental breakfast.

Read Honolulu Star-Bulletin Article

Saturdays in 2011:

November 12th

Saturdays in 2012:

Jan 14th, Feb 11th, Sept 8th & Nov 10th

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $35 per person.
(Members: $30 per person)

Family Programs Registration Form

ZOOPER BIRTHDAY PARTIES

For groups of 20 to 45: The fee includes a party facilitator, cake, juice, ice cream, a craft, and a guided tour. Choose one of our Zooper birthday food packages, from All American hotdogs, to a Hawaiian style Luau. For more information click here.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at least 2 months prior to party date.

(Absolute maximum head count is 50 people. $100 additional fee if head count goes past 45)

Family Programs Registration Form

VACATION ADVENTURES: DAY CAMP

For children ages 6-11 years old. Wild Adventures await at the Honolulu Zoo! Spend a week on Safari with us learning about animals, hearing insights from zookeepers, creating animal arts & crafts, and playing lawn games! Children must have completed Kindergarten to participate in this program. For more information click here.

Winter Dates 2011:

Dec 19th-23rd & 27th-30th

Spring Dates 2012:

March 12th-16th & 19th-23rd

Summer Dates 2012:

June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, Aug 6-10 and Aug 13-17.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Time: Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:30pm
Ages: 6-11 years (1st – 6th grade)
Cost: $215 per week, Members: $200 per week*
After care (2:30 pm-5:30pm): $60 per week
Members After care: $50 per week*

4 Day class: $172    Aftercare: $50     (July 2-6)
Members: $160*      Aftercare: $40 *

For Vacation Adventures Weekly Themes, please click here

Family Programs Registration Form

PRE-VACATION ADVENTURES: FOR YOUNGER DAY CAMPERS

Ages 4 and 5, designed for children who have not yet completed Kindergarten.  Children will explore the zoo using all their senses.  Keeper talks, games, walking tours, crafts and our biofact collection will bring the zoo experience to a whole new level for these youngsters.

Summer Session:

June 18-22, June 25-29, July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug 3.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Time: Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm
Ages: 4 and 5 years
Cost: $195 per week, $156 per 4 day class (July 2-6)
Member $185 per week, $146 per 4 day class (July 2-6)

 Family Programs Registration Form

KEIKI ZOOKEEPER: Ages 6-10

Ideal for elementary age students interested in animals and the environment!  Participants will create enrichment for one of the Zoo’s inhabitants and be led on an educational tour to learn more about the animal and its habitat. See "Zoo School" article in the Oahu Island News.

Saturdays in 2011:

October 15th

Saturdays in 2012:

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages: 6-10 years
Cost: $40 per child
Members: $35 per class

Family Programs Registration Form

TWILIGHT TOURS

Let us be your guides for a magical evening adventure as we discover what happens at the Honolulu Zoo when the sun goes down and the gates close. All are welcome, including families with strollers.

Held almost every Friday and Saturday Night at the Zoo! Guests meet at the front of the zoo at 5:15 for check in, payment and assignment to their knowledgeable and friendly Education guide.

Read: Star-Bulletin Features article

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Recommended for adults and kids ages 4 and up
School and scout groups welcome to schedule additional dates.

Cost:  $16 per adult, $12 per child ages 3 to 12
Members:  $14 per adult, $10 per child ages 3 to 12

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
For information call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

Family Programs Registration Form

STARGAZING AT THE ZOO
With the UH Institute of Astronomy

Discover animals that are out of this world, as well as those that are more down to earth in this exciting education program. Join us on an evening tour of the zoo in addition to exploring the night sky above Hawaii.

• 6:30  Short animal tour
• 7:00  Starlab presentation by the UH Institute of Astronomy (group 1)
• 7:30  Make your own constellation activity and snacks (group 1)
  (group 2  will do these last two in reverse)
• 8:00 Stargazing with Telescopes 8:30/9:00 pau.

Fridays in 2011:

October 21 

Fridays in 2012:

May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th & Sept 14th.

Cost:  $16 per adult, $12 per child ages 4 to 12
Members:  $14 per adult, $10 per child ages 4 to 12

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
For program times please call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

Family Programs Registration Form

DINNER SAFARI

Join us for an evening of tours and delicious food as we explore the Zoo first at twilight and then with red-filter flashlights. The program begins at 6 pm and ends at 10 pm. The pre-dinner tour will give you a glimpse of the Zoo, followed by a more thorough look after dinner. 

Dinner is buffet style and includes salad, fruit salad, rice, chicken, vegetarian pasta, pizza, and cookies. The evening concludes with camp fire time where we roast marshmallows, make S’mores, and have the chance to see and touch some animal skulls, skins, feathers and eggs. This program is geared to those who do not wish to Snooze at the Zoo, but are looking for a fun evening adventure instead. Dinner Safari is recommended for adults and families with children ages 4 and up.

Fridays in 2011:

October 14

Fridays in 2012:

Apr 27th, May 25th, June 29th, July 27th, Aug 10th, Sept 21st & Oct 12th 

Time: 6-10 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person ages 4 and up
Members: $45 per person ages 4 and up

RESERVATIONS REQIRED
For information please call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

SNOOZE IN THE ZOO

For Families:
Discover who is roaring and who is snoring at night at the Honolulu Zoo! Pizza, tours, and campfire time with s’mores, plus breakfast and a morning stroll. Pack up your tent and give us a call!

Read July 2009 MidWeek Feature Article "A Night at the Zoo"

5:30 pm to 9:00 am the next day

Recommended for adults and kids ages 4 and up
Scouting and school groups welcome to schedule additional dates.

Public Dates for 2012:

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Cost:  $60 for ages 4 and up
Members:  $55 for ages 4 and up

Family Programs Registration Form

For further information call the Honolulu Zoo Society at:  971-7195
or email us at: education@honzoosoc.org

POLICIES:

Registration is on a first come, first served basis.  If a class is full, you will be placed on the waiting list.  If we cannot provide a space for you we will reschedule you or return your payment.  We do not refund for missed or partially missed days.  Please note that some elements of our programs may change due to animal and staff availability.  We reserve the right to cancel a program if enrollment is too low.

FAMILY PROGRAMS – you may cancel up to 10 days prior to the program, minus a $25 servicing fee.  Your entire payment is forfeited if you cancel less than 10 days before the start of the program.  When possible, we will reschedule you.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES – you may reschedule/cancel up to 10 days prior to the party date, minus a $50 servicing fee. Your entire payment is forfeited if you cancel less than 10 days prior to the party. An additional fee of $100 will be assessed if your guest count exceeds the 45 person limit.

Program discounts are given to HZS premium  memberships only (Flamingo/Basic Family Pass excluded).