Pana’ewa Zoo
and
Gardens
We Are Open!
Everyday (unless posted otherwise)
10:00 am – 3:00 pm (starting Monday January 2, we are open until 4:00 pm)
Closed Christmas & New Years & the first Thursday of each month
800 Stainback Hwy
Hilo, HI 96720
Petting Zoo is closed!
A Pana’ewa Zoo Animal Adoption is a grrrreat holiday gift! It’s the perfect gift for a family member or a friend and they will think of you every time they visit the zoo!
Friends of the Pana’ewa Zoo (FOZ) was formed in 1981 and received its nonprofit status in 1986. FOZ promotes the Pana’ewa Zoo, assists in providing for special zoo needs, and enhances the lives of the resident animals wherever possible without interfering with the operations of this municipal zoo, which is owned and operated by the County of Hawaii.
Friends of the Pana’ewa Zoo is a nonprofit organization, 501(c)3, Federal ID 99-0248039. Your donations are tax deductible.