The Honolulu Zoo features more than 1,230 animals in a 300-acre setting that comes from royal beginnings. The zoo was established by grants made by the sovereign monarch of King David Kalakaua. In 1877, the land in the area was beautified and opened as Queen Kapiolani Park in honor of Julia Kapiolani, Queen Consort of Hawaii.
Let the folks at KapohoKine Adventure Tours take you on Volcano Lava tour. You'll start with a scenic drive up to two majestic volcanoes that make up the bulk of the Island of Hawaii, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Then it's time for an up-close look at the flowing lava and smoking landscape.
Kumu Kahua is a theater that celebrates and examines life in Hawaii, showcasing some of the state's most talented actors, directors, playwrights and technicians. The theater stages plays about life in Hawaii, plays by Hawaiian playwrights, and plays for Hawaii's people. The 100-seat playhouse is an intimate affair, the perfect setting to watch world premieres by local playwrights such as Dennis Carroll, Lee Cataluna, Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, Edward Sakamoto and Lee A. Tonouchi. Performances have included notable favorites such as "Ghosts in the Plague Year," "The Great Kaua'i Train Robbery" and "It's All Relative." Another unique aspect of the theater is that it encourages actors to use their natural local dialect or accent. Many of the plays are written in Hawaii Creole English. The theater promotes local talent by offering classes in acting and writing, as well as sponsoring an annual playwriting contest. Located in Honolulu, Kumu Kahua Theatre was founded in 1971.
Aloha! Enjoy the beauty of paradise in any of the State Parks of Hawaii. Choose to relax on the beautiful beaches, listening to the calmin ocean waves, or jump into the water and have fun sailing, swimming, or surfing. Take in gorgeous scenery and get in some exercise while hiking. You won't experience this scenery anywhere else. Your fun doesn't have to end when the sun sets. Spend the night underneath the stars listening to the ocean while camping. Discover hidden treasures one island at a time, Hawai'i, Kaua'k, Maui, Moloka'i, and O'ahu.