explore the zoo after the gates close
Tour times
Saturdays
September – March
4:30pm until 6:30pm
Saturdays
April – August
5:30pm until 7:30pm
prepare for your zoo adventure
What to Bring
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comfortable walking shoes (2-hour walking tour, infrequent resting stops)
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reusable water bottle
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bug spray (please apply before entering gates)
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sunscreen (reef-friendly)
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umbrella or rain coat
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camera
During Twilight Tours, guests are taken on a two-hour guided tour of select areas of the Honolulu Zoo. Visitors get to see the bedtime rituals of some animal residents, while others are just waking up. Areas tour-goers may visit include the African Savanna, Primate Island, and the Reptiles.
Twilight Tours occur rain or shine. Once a tour has started there will be no refunds. In the event of significant inclement weather or flooding in the Zoo, we may need to cancel a tour in which case guests will be notified via email at least two hours before the tour’s scheduled start time.
Tour Tickets
Tickets
adult $30
child (12 and under): $25
children 2 and under are FREE
Kama’aina
adult $25
child (12 and under): $20
children 2 and under are FREE
HZS members
adult $20
child (12 and under): $15
children 2 and under are FREE
For large groups please contact us at 808.926.3191 or email
twilighttours@honzoosoc.org
Twilight Tours FAQs
Please join us at Gate #3 (Located on mauka, or mountain side of the Kapahulu Zoo Parking lot) between 15 minutes prior to the event. Your tour manager will check you in and guides will be there to greet you. Be sure to account for parking around the Zoo if there is another community event.
Twilight Tours are a 2-hour walking program – comfortable shoes are recommended. We encourage you to bring a reusable water container, though we ask that no outside food be brought in.
Cancellations must be made 24 hours before the reserved tour date to process a refund. However, reservations can be rescheduled. Please contact us at education@honzoosoc.org to reschedule.
Tours will proceed in light rain, so please be prepared for rainy weather. If there is heavy rain or an unforeseen event that requires the cancellation of a Twilight Tour, your tour will be rescheduled, or you will be provided a refund for your tickets. Any cancellation notice will be given by 2 p.m. on the day of the tour.
For info about Twilight Tours please contact us during regular business hours (M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm) at 808.926.3191 or email twilighttours@honzoosoc.org.
For assistance during tour hours please call 808.554.7173.