The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens isn?t just one of the most popular attractions in Hawaii. It?s also unique being the country?s only natural rainforest zoo.

The twelve-acre property boasts of both wild and landscaped gardens and the zoo cares for over eighty animal species, including rare captive species such as the Big Island?s state bird, the Hawaiian goose, a Bengal tiger, and the endangered nene. The live animal exhibits are also made more attractive because of the high standards that the zoo maintains, which ensures that all their animals enjoy maximum space for roaming.

The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens is also a great place to visit if you simply want to enjoy beautiful natural gardens and exotic blooms. It has over a hundred plant species growing in its property, including torch ginger and rare water lilies blooming along its gardens? lagoons and pools. Be sure to check out the Corpse Flower as well, which can grow a maximum height of 12 feet.