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Panaewa Rain Forest Zoo

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Located on Hwy 11 coming out of Hilo on the way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The facility is off the Stainback Hwy, which is marked by a Hawaii Visitors Bureau red and white warrior sign marking a tourist attraction.

The trails can be muddy since it is on the wet side of the Hawaii the Big Island. But the animals, such as tigers and monkeys, are a big hit with visitors in a jungle setting. Admission is free and it is open daily from 9 to 4, except Christmas and New Years Day. For info contact the administrative office in Hilo.

Location: 25 Aupuni S, Hilo Hawaii 96720 Telephone 808-959-7224

Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Holualoa) Captain Dan McSweeney's Whale Watching
(Hilo) Hakalau Forest NWR
(Honaunau) Kona Forest Unit NWR
(Holualoa) McSweeney's Whale Watching Adventures
(Hilo) Panaewa Rain Forest Zoo

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