In the works is a new $6.35-million Asian elephant tropical forest exhibit that will create a spacious, natural environment for the zoo’s elephant population and a larger viewing area for visitors. If you’re in the neighborhood on the weekend, be sure to enjoy the works of local contemporary artists and crafts people at the Honolulu Zoo Art Mart. 808-971-7171 honoluluzoo.org From pink flamingos to African giraffes, The Honolulu Zoo has a little bit of everything from the animal kingdom. It homes an animal population that includes over 64 reptiles, 38 mammals and 160 bird species. The 42-acre facility is organized into three tropical ecological zones - Tropical Rainforests, Pacific Islands and the African Savanna. There’s also a children’s petting zoo with donkeys, goats, llamas and more for your avid animal lover. The Honolulu Zoo houses over 1,230 animals in specially designed habitats. 6 Honolulu Zoo Originally operated as a fruit stand in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, it’s one of Oahu’s most popular tourist attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year. Spacious grounds, educational gardens, beautiful scenery, immaculate facilities and varied activities make for a perfect day the entire family can enjoy. Ride the vintage-style train, make your way through the famous Pineapple Garden Maze, learn unique pineapple recipes, wander the gardens, feed the fish at the koi pond, and refresh yourself with delicious, creamy Dole Soft Serve and more at the Plantation Grille. Dole Plantation has something for everyone in the family! 808-621-8408 doleplantation.com Dole Plantation’s maze stretches over three acres, including nearly 2.5 miles of paths crafted from 14,000 colorful Hawaiian plants. 5 Dole Plantation 148 HAWAII PARENT July/August 2024
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==