Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo
The Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, is the only naturally occurring tropical rain forest zoo in the United States. It is home to more than 80 animal species including Giant Anteaters, American Alligators and two Bengal Tigers, a white Bengal tiger named Tzatziki and an orange Bengal tiger named Sriracha. The zoo opened in 1978 and features exhibits that are designed to maximize and blend with the natural vegetation of the Pana‘ewa Forest Reserve, which gets more than 125 inches of rain a year.
800 Stainback Highway
Hilo, HI 96720
808-959-7224
