Honolulu Zoo

"Badly in need of renovations, this small zoo on the north side of Kapiʻolani Park showcases some 300 species spread across 40-plus acres of tropical greenery." Full review

"Make the trip to the zoo, pausing to inspect a massive immobile tortoise taking a dust bath, then gawping at the unlikely spectacle of an ambulating landmass, which turns out to be a black rhinoceros." Full review

"The largest zoo within a radius of 2,500 miles." Full review

"Home to more than 1,200 animals, the zoo stretches over 42 flat acres in Kapiolani Park; you can see the entire place in half a day- then, off to the beach! Kids and adults alike vote the Kabuni Reserve as their favorite area." Full review

"Between Honolulu and Diamond Head, the zoo is home to an assortment of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles"