Zoological sights in Hawaii

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   Kalahuipua'a Fishponds

   • Hawai'i (The Big Island), USA
   • Sights › Zoologic

   The ancient Kalahuipua'a Fishponds lie along the beach just south of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, partly shaded by a grove of coconut palms and milo (native hardwood) trees. They are among the few still-working fishponds in Hawai'i, and are stocked with awa (Hawaiian milk fish). Water circulates from the ocean through traditional makaha (sluice gates), which allow small fish to enter but keep mature, fattened catch from leaving.

   You might notice fish sporadically jumping into the air and slapping down on the water, an exercise that knocks off parasites.

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   Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo

   • Hawai'i (The Big Island), USA
   • Sights › Zoologic

   Upon entering the modest 12-acre Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, most visitors receive a cheerful 'Hi! How are you?' from Max, the zoo's talking parrot and official goodwill ambassador. The zoo's real prize, however, is a white Bengal tiger. You only need an hour or two to tour the grounds, which feature several endangered Hawaiian birds, monkeys, reptiles, a pygmy hippo, and gaggles of free-roaming peacocks and chickens. Kids love it.

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   Honolulu Zoo

   • Honolulu & Waikiki, USA
   • Sights › Zoologic

   The above-average Honolulu Zoo is worth a look.

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