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Honolulu Zoo

Fodor's Review:

To get a glimpse of the endangered nene, the Hawaii state bird, check out the Kipuka Nene Sanctuary. Though many animals seem to prefer to remain invisible, the monkeys appear to enjoy being seen and are a hoot to watch. It's best to get to the zoo right when it opens, since the animals are livelier in the cool of the morning. There are bigger and better zoos, but this one, though showing signs of neglect due to budget restraints, is a lush garden and has some great programs. On Wednesday evenings in summer, there's The Wildest Show in Town, a series of $1 admission concerts. On weekends look for the Zoo Fence Art Mart, on Monsarrat Avenue on the Diamond Head side outside the zoo, for affordable artwork by contemporary artists. The offerings for families are also appealing. Consider a family sleepover inside the zoo during Snooze in the Zoo events, which take place on a Friday or Saturday night every month. Or just head for the petting zoo, where kids can make friends with a llama and meet Abbey, the zoo's resident monitor lizard. There's also an exceptionally good gift shop. Metered parking is available all along the makai side of the park and in the lot next to the zoo. TheBus (routes 22 and 58) makes stops here along the way to and from Ala Moana Center and Sea Life Park.

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