Calendar of Events

DINNER SAFARI NEW!

Join us for an evening of tours and delicious food as we explore the Zoo first at twilight and then with red-filter flashlights. The program begins at 6 pm and ends at 10 pm. The pre-dinner tour will give you a glimpse of the Zoo, followed by a more thorough look after dinner. 

Dinner is buffet style and includes salad, fruit salad, rice, chicken, vegetarian pasta, pizza, and cookies. The evening concludes with camp fire time where we roast marshmallows, make S’mores, and have the chance to see and touch some animal skulls, skins, feathers and eggs. This program is geared to those who do not wish to Snooze at the Zoo, but are looking for a fun evening adventure instead. Dinner Safari is recommended for adults and families with children ages 4 and up.

Dates 2010:
Sat. Aug. 21
Sat. Sep. 18
Sat. Oct. 16

Time: 6-10 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person ages 4 and up
Members: $45 per person ages 4 and up

RESERVATIONS REQIRED
For information please call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

STAR GAZING AT THE ZOO
With the UH Institute of Astronomy

Discover Animals that are out of this world, as well as those that are more down to earth in our exciting new education program. Join us on an evening tour of the zoo in addition to exploring the night sky above Hawaii.

• 6:30  short animal tour
• 7:00  Starlab presentation by the UH Institute of Astronomy (group 1)
• 7:30  Make your own constellation activity and snacks (group 1)
  (group 2  will do these last two in reverse)
• 8:00 Star Gazing with Telescopes 8:30/9:00 pau.

Dates 2010:
Fri. August 13
Fri. Sep. 10

Cost:  $16 per adult, $12 per child ages 4 to 12
Members:  $14 per adult, $10 per child ages 4 to 12

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
For program times please call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

Family Programs Registration Form

TWILIGHT TOURS

For families: (strollers are welcome).
Let us be your guides for a magical evening adventure as we discover what happens at the Honolulu Zoo when the sun goes down and the gates close.

Held every Friday and Saturday Night at the Zoo! Guests meet at the front of the zoo at 5:15 for check in, payment and assignment to their knowledgeable and friendly Education guide.

Read: Star-Bulletin Features article

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Recommended for adults and kids ages 4 and up
School and scout groups welcome to schedule additional dates.

Cost:  $14 per adult, $10 per child ages 4 to 12
Members:  $12 per adult, $8 per child ages 4 to 12

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
For information call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

Family Programs Registration Form

SNOOZE IN THE ZOO

For Families:
Discover who is roaring and who is snoring at night at the Honolulu Zoo! Pizza, tours, and campfire time with s’mores, plus breakfast and a morning stroll. Pack up your tent and give us a call!

Read July 2009 MidWeek Feature Article "A Night at the Zoo"

5:30 pm to 9:00 am the next day

Recommended for adults and kids ages 4 and up
Scouting and school groups welcome to schedule additional dates.

Dates 2010:
Sat. Aug.  7
Sat. Aug. 28
Sat. Sep.  4
Sat. Oct.  9

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Cost:  $60 for ages 4 and up
Members:  $55 for ages 4 and up

Family Programs Registration Form

BREAKFAST WITH A KEEPER

For families:
An in-depth behind the scenes tour complimented by a yummy continental breakfast.

Read Honolulu Star-Bulletin Article

Dates 2010:
Sat. Sep. 18
Sat. Nov. 13

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $35 per person.
(Members: $30 per person)

Family Programs Registration Form

STROLLERS: CRITTERS AND CRAFTS

Not accepting registrations at this time.

For toddlers and their parents. Visit the animals with your toddler on the first Monday of the month. A special animal craft and snacks are included.

ZOOPER BIRTHDAY PARTIES

For groups of 20 to 45: The fee includes a party facilitator, cake, juice, ice cream, a craft, and a guided tour. Provide your own lunch, or request a Deluxe package, which includes lunch, a candy-filled animal piñata, and stickers for the kids. For more information
click here.

Basic:  $285 for up to 20 guests, $10 per additional guest
Members:  $260,  $10 per additional guest

Deluxe:  $400 for up to 20 guests, $15 per additional guest
Members:  $375, $15 per additional guest
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at least 2 months prior to party date.

(Absolute maximum head count is 50 people. $100 additional fee if head count goes past 45)

Family Programs Registration Form

ART AT THE ZOO NEW!!

Discover your creative side with all the sights and sounds at the Honolulu Zoo. Let the animals and lush surroundings inspire you to tap into your artistic side and create beautiful art pieces to your hearts content. For first time artists your day will start with an introduction to sketching shapes and blending colors, followed by a tour around the zoo to gather animal and plant references to inspire an art piece.

Each student leaves with new artistic skills and a basic starter kit to aid your new life as an artist. For those who already have a favorite artistic medium your art experience at the zoo will focus on a specific animal theme. In order to better grasp the theme, a close encounter with an animal will be included where you will be able to get a better sense of the animal's shapes, movements, and textures.

Dates 2010:
Mon.  Mar. 22 Beginner (ages 6-12)
Tues. Mar. 23 Beginner (adult)
Thu.-Fri. Mar. 25-26 Advanced

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 8:00 am to 12 noon
Cost:  Beginners $45, Advanced $90
Members: Beginners $40, Advanced $80

Family Programs Registration Form

VACATION ADVENTURES: DAY CAMP

For kids in grades (ages 6-11). Wild Adventures await! Spend a week with us on Safari at the Honolulu Zoo. Behind the scenes encounters, insights from zookeepers, animal arts, crafts and games make this the place to be! Children must have completed Kindergarten to participate in this program. For more information click here.

Fall/Winter 2010 and Spring/Summer 2011

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED


Fall Session: Oct. 4-8 ’10

Winter Session: Dec. 20-23 and Dec. 27-31

Spring Session: Mar. 14-18 and Mar. 21-25

Summer Session: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27- Jul 1, July 5-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 8-12

Time: Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:30pm
Ages: 6-11 years (1st – 6th grade)
Cost: $215 per week, Members: $200 per week*
After care (2:30 pm-5:30pm): $75 per week
Members After care: $60 per week*

4 Day class: $172    Aftercare: $60
Members: $160*      Aftercare: $48 *

*Please note that member prices are reserved for HZS Tiger level members and above.

Vacation Adventures Weekly Themes (TBA)

Family Programs Registration Form

PRE-VACATION ADVENTURES: FOR YOUNGER DAY CAMPERS

Ages 4 and 5, designed for children who have not yet completed Kindergarten.  Children will explore the zoo using all their senses.  Keeper talks, games, walking tours, crafts and our biofact collection will bring the zoo experience to a whole new level for these youngsters.

Dates 2010:

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Time: Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm
Ages: 4 and 5 years
Cost: $195 per week,
Member $185

Family Programs Registration Form

JUNIOR ZOOKEEPER: for ages 12-18

Do you have a teen who is interested in becoming a member of the Zoo community?  Then this is the class for them!  Join an Education staff member for an in-depth behind the scenes tour of the Zoo to see what it takes to keep the Zoo running.  Participants will have the opportunity to interact with Zoo professionals and possibly meet an animal or two along the way!

Dates 2010:
Sat. Nov. 6

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages: 11-18 years
Cost: $35 per child
Members: $30 per class

Family Programs Registration Form

KEIKI ZOOKEEPER: Ages 6-10

Ideal for elementary age students interested in animals and the environment!  Participants will create enrichment for one of the Zoo’s inhabitants and be led on an educational tour to learn more about the animal and its habitat. See "Zoo School" article in the Oahu Island News.

Dates 2010:
Sat. Apr. 17
Sat. Oct. 16

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages: 6-10 years
Cost: $40 per child
Members: $35 per class

Family Programs Registration Form

For further information call the Honolulu Zoo Society at:  971-7195
or email us at: education@honzoosoc.org

POLICIES:

Registration is on a first come, first served basis.  If a class is full, you will be placed on the waiting list.  If we cannot provide a space for you we will reschedule you or return your payment.  We do not refund for missed or partially missed days.  Please note that some elements of our programs may change due to animal and staff availability.  We reserve the right to cancel a program if enrollment is too low.

FAMILY PROGRAMS – you may cancel up to 10 days prior to the program, minus a $20 servicing fee.  Your entire payment is forfeited if you cancel less than 10 days before the start of the program.  When possible, we will reschedule you.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES – you may reschedule/cancel up to 10 days prior to the party date, minus a $50 servicing fee. Your entire payment is forfeited if you cancel less than 10 days prior to the party. An additional fee of $100 will be assessed if your guest count exceeds the 45 person limit.

Program discounts are given to HZS premium memberships only (Flamingo/Basic Family Pass excluded).