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The Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens is a unique tropical zoo that spans 12 acres and is home to more than 60 species of animals and over 40 species of plants. The only zoo in the United States to be located within a rainforest, the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo features a variety of endangered Hawaiian animals and other rainforest creatures, such as white Bengal tigers, spider monkeys, nene geese, lemurs, and giant tortoises. The zoo also has a beautiful botanical garden filled with exotic and tropical species of plants, such as orchids, bamboo, and palms, and houses a tranquil water garden.
800 Stainback Hwy, Hilo, HI 96720, Phone: 808-959-7224,
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