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On April 5th, the zoo announced that they completed renovations on the former front entrance building, adding a new facility space for wildlife rehabilitation, new public bathrooms, and restoring the roof.

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Male Sumatran tiger Satu has arrived from Cameron Park Zoo and has a breeding recommendation with Anala:

Honolulu Zoo on Instagram: "We are pleased to announce the arrival of Satu, an eight-year-old male Sumatran tiger who was transported to the Honolulu Zoo on Friday evening. Satu was born in Miami, Florida and arrived in Honolulu, having previously lived at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas. “We are very fortunate that the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan was able to identify Satu as a genetically suitable match for Anala, our female tiger, as getting the right fit is always a challenge,” said Linda Santos, the director of the Honolulu Zoo. “We are thrilled to welcome Satu and hope he and Anala will become a compatible pair.” Satu weighs 229 pounds, loves training, and enjoys enrichment activities, especially toys. He is required by Hawaiʻi law to quarantine for four months and will remain in a separate habitat adjacent to Anala’s during this period. Satu and Anala can be seen daily in their habitats near the Honolulu Zoo’s Kapahulu Market. The Sumatran tiger is one of the smallest species of tigers in the world and is the only surviving tiger population in the Sunda Islands, where the Bali and Javan tigers have gone extinct. They are noted for their heavy black stripes on their orange coat, are generally shy, and tend to avoid people in the wild. Poaching is one of their main threats to survival, and the expansion of oil palm and acacia plantations has taken over much of their natural habitat. The International Union for Conservation of Nature-Red List has the Sumatran tiger listed as critically endangered, with no more than 400 individuals believed to be remaining in its total population. The Honolulu Zoo’s Aloha ‘Aina Conservation Fund has provided longtime support for the conservation efforts of Sumatran tigers in the wild through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan-Tiger Conservation Campaign. #newarrival #sumatrantiger #satu @cpzoo @zoos_aquariums #honoluluzoo #honolulu #hawaii"
 
On July 7th, the zoo announced they fully renovated the lar gibbon and ring-tailed lemur exhibits, adding in new climbing structures, landscaping, and rock work, as well as expanding the lemur islands and constructing a new viewing platform for their lar gibbon. The zoo also announced that additional funds will be used to renovate the facility's siamang and orangutan exhibits.

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WhistlingKite24 said:
A new enclosure has been opened for their Pueo [Hawaiian Short-eared Owl]. The zoo’s owl has been in their care since July 2016 after being found with eye problems on the island of Kauai and is finally on-show - reported on social media.
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That is most welcome news. I do hope they manage to get a partner and create a breeding pair.

It would be nice if Honolulu Zoo would showcase some more of the local unique bird fauna (at least the more common ones). Local people need to know through public awareness how in a sorry state the Hawaiian bird species are literally hanging on (human encroachment, avian malaria, human impacted climate change ....).
 
On November 19th, it was reported that the zoo acquired 10 'anianiau (species of Hawaiian honeycreeper) to set up a captive breeding population for the species which are off-show. It was also reported that the zoo is constructing a new climate-controlled building for native birds.

Tiny Kauaʻi honeycreepers move to Honolulu Zoo for conservation breeding

On November 22nd, the zoo announced that due to concerns with avian influenza (the first report in the state happened a week prior) they moved several bird species into enclosed aviaries, and closed the walk-through aviary in the Savannah area.

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Smaggledagle said:
On November 19th, it was reported that the zoo acquired 10 'anianiau (species of Hawaiian honeycreeper) to set up a captive breeding population for the species which are off-show. It was also reported that the zoo is constructing a new climate-controlled building for native birds.

Tiny Kauaʻi honeycreepers move to Honolulu Zoo for conservation breeding

On November 22nd, the zoo announced that due to concerns with avian influenza (the first report in the state happened a week prior) they moved several bird species into enclosed aviaries, and closed the walk-through aviary in the Savannah area.

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I completely missed this neat new project for a Kaua'i native bird species for which the Honolulu Zoo has now become an off-exhibit breeding facility! With the first 10 birds now settled into the off-site aviaries.

A further 2 birds have already been collected for the Maui based San Diego endangered native bird species' center there (with more to follow from collected eggs as well). They plan to have 20+ there and have regular exchanges with Honolulu Zoo for the 'anianiau once the birds have started breeding.
 
Piece of July 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On July 23rd, it was announced that the zoo transferred a female (0.1) African wild dog named Peanut to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance in Colorado.

11K views · 319 reactions | Please join us in welcoming Peanut to the pack! Last week, we were thrilled to welcome a seven-year-old female African wild dog named Peanut to our DZCA family! Peanut joined us all the way from Honolulu Zoo on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan. African wild dogs, also known as African painted dogs, have a very complex social structure that requires carefully managed introductions and general care. Peanut was first introduced to her new mate and pack alpha, Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, followed by David (Dave) Livingstone and then Nigel. Thanks to the skill and dedication of our Animal Care team, each introduction went smoothly, and Peanut is now a fully integrated member of the pack! These dogs are Endangered according to the IUCN Red List, so we're hopeful for potential puppies in the future to help bolster populations in human care. Be sure to visit DZCA to learn more about these incredible carnivores and to say hi to Peanut in person! | Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

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On August 18th, the zoo announced they moved their African penguins to a new temporary exhibit due to renovations to their exhibt/pathways near the Galapagos tortoises.

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On August 21st, the zoo announced their male (1.0) Komodo dragon named Doc passed away on August 5th at age 32 due to a rapid decline in health potentially caused by cancerous masses. Doc was a part of the first clutch of dragons to hatch in the western hemisphere, and he was one of the oldest dragons on record.

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Smaggledagle said:
On November 19th, it was reported that the zoo acquired 10 'anianiau (species of Hawaiian honeycreeper) to set up a captive breeding population for the species which are off-show. It was also reported that the zoo is constructing a new climate-controlled building for native birds.
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Are there any Hawaiian endemic species on display here?
 
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