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Start your day at the Honolulu Zoo with a guided Morning Safari and discover how our animals are cared for, the challenges they face in the wild, and why conservation matters.
Rise and shine with the animal residents of the Honolulu Zoo on our Morning Safari tour!
Gain a deeper understanding of our Zoo animals, including the care they receive at the Zoo. Learn about the challenges faced by their counterparts in the wild, and the importance of conservation for a future where they still exist.
$450 for up to 10 guests.
$500 for up to 10 guests.
You will be met by your Morning Safari Tour guide at Gate 3. Do NOT go to the Zoo’s front entrance. Gate 3 is located on the mauka (mountain) side of the Zoo’s main parking lot off Kapahulu Avenue. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins. Tours begin promptly at the scheduled time.
Please prepare to arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins. Tours begin promptly at scheduled time.
Yes, parking is $1.50/hour for up to 4 hours. Any concerns can be sent to ProPark Inc. at operations@propark.org or 808.509.8600. Please note that credit card payments provide an option to receive text notifications regarding extending parking time. Cash parking payments are unable to receive these notifications.
Remember to place your paid parking receipt on your dashboard before the program begins.
Comfortable walking shoes, extra water, sunscreen (reef-friendly), hat – depending on the weather: umbrella, mosquito repellent. Lastly, a camera to capture this awesome experience! (if you are interested in bringing a tri-pod, please take into consideration the 1 hour walking tour (roughly half a mile) – all personal items will need to be carried by program participants.
We recommend eating before the tour.
Absolutely! The tour includes Zoo admission – feel free to explore on your own after the tour is finished.
Please remember to extend your parking meter, if necessary. Please note that credit card payments provide an option to receive text notifications regarding extending parking time. Cash parking payments are unable to receive these notifications.
Remember to place your paid parking receipt on your dashboard before the program begins.
Please know the Morning Safari Tour is in high demand and is a collaborative effort between the Honolulu Zoo Society, the Honolulu Zoo, and Zippy’s. Therefore, payment in full is required to reserve your tour. All changes or cancellations of tours must be submitted in writing. The following fees will be charged for cancellations due to arranging animals to be on exhibit and staffing expenditures.
Morning Safari Tours occur rain or shine. Tours are outdoors; please dress for the weather and for walking during your tour. If the Honolulu Zoo cancels tours due to extreme weather or animal needs, a full refund will be issued, or every effort will be made to reschedule your tour.
We accommodate up to 10 guests maximum per tour.
Some areas of the Zoo have narrow walkways and wood bridges – tour is accessible for individuals in a wheelchair.
At the animal encounter, there will be gloves available upon request.
Yes indeed! Our 1 hour tour is a walking guided tour (roughly half a mile), please prepare for these conditions.
Please call 808.554.7173 if you are running late for your tour. We recommend you plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late will need to be rescheduled and a day-of $75 rescheduling fee will be processed.
Due to our high volume of requests, we provide a 15-minute grace period for your group to join. If your group is running late, please reach out to education@honzoosoc.org or call 808.926.3191 ext. 3. If the program is cancelled, we will try our best to reschedule your program. Mahalo nui for your understanding.