Ana Ravedutti - Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu Zoo

By: Ana Ravedutti

Details: Published on Monday, 07 May 2012 20:47; Written by Ana Ravedutti

If you are an animal lover this week’s blog is special for you!

I have always been an activist for environment and animals’ rights since college, all creatures should be treated with respect especially in their own environment. When I was invited to go to the zoo, the first thing that came up in my mind was that so many zoos around the world have poor living conditions for the animals. Most of the time the animals don’t have enough space inside their cage and live under daily stress, why should I go see that?

But this week im proud to say that I went to a great example of a zoo, the Honolulu Zoo, located near Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu. At the zoo you will find unreal species of exotic birds from the personal collection of King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani. Also you can see the horticultural collection of tropical trees and flowers; and some of the world’s largest reptiles and birds.

If you continue in the zoo path, comes the African Savanna when you can experience a diversity of animals from giraffes, hippos, rhinos, lions and others.

For the kids the Keiki Zoo is where they can explore and connect with the animals. You will see some exotic birds walking free around the restaurant areas. The Honolulu zoo has an animal environmental enrichment program that involves all staff members trying to maintain the highest standard of animal welfare, where animals are healthy and active. The zoo also has a recycle program for cans and bottles. It’s a great experience for all ages; it’s amazing to see exotic animals and plants from the Hawaiian Islands and around the world. Aloha

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