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One of Honolulu’s undisputed treasures is The Honolulu Zoo nestled between Kapahulu Avenue & Monsarrat Avenue & Paki Avenue at 151 Kapahulu Avenue. Tiny by many measurements it is none-the-less chock full of fun stuff and exhibits with a wondrous collection of critters literally of every stripe & hue. You can always entertain yourself by visiting the various residents but that doesn’t keep the Honolulu Zoological Society from scheduling an amazing array of additional activities all year long but for the sake of this article we will concentrate on the Summer of 2009.

Island residents eagerly await the Summer Concert Series, ‘The Wildest Show In Town’ features an awesome array of top flight talent along with a special prize drawing for keiki (children) most often a ukulele, each and every Wednesday, for a special admission price of $3, the gates open at 4:35PM, the show runs from 6PM to 7PM.

• Simplicity kicks off the series off on June 10 2009, along with a Kala Ukulele Drawing.
• Maunalua and a Kala Ukulele Drawing are schedule for June 17 2009,
• John Cruz June 24 2009 plus a Pono Ukulele Drawing,
• Mr Ukulele himself Roy Sukuma & Friends drop in on July 1st with a Ko Aloha and a Pono Ukulele Drawing,
• on July 8th The Hot Club of Hulaville performs, there will be a Kala Ukulele drawing.
• Manoa DNA are on the sked for July 15 along with a drawing for a Ko Aloha Ukulele.
• It is Salsa Time July 22 with Rolando Sanchez & Salsa Hawai’I, along with a Bugs Gear Drawing.
• On July 29 ‘Music is Good Medicine’ presents another Ukulele Legend, Jake Shimabukuro, and a Kamaka Ukulele drawing.
• August 5th the lovely Natali Ai Kaimuu ‘s angelic voice will be heard, there will be a Kanilea Ukulele Drawing.
• The Summer Concert Series winds up on August 12th with a big splash, the classy and equally lovely Jimmy Borges & His All Star Band perform, plus a drawing for a Kala Ukulele.

Wow what a concert series! One can call HZS at 808-926-3191 for more info.

New for 2009 is a Dinner Safari. “Join us for an evening of tours and delicious food as we explore the Zoo first at twilight and then with red-filter flashlights. The program begins at 6 pm and ends at 10 pm. The pre-dinner tour will give you a glimpse of the Zoo, followed by a more thorough look after dinner.

Dinner is buffet style and includes salad, fruit salad, rice, chicken, vegetarian pasta, pizza, and cookies. The evening concludes with camp fire time where we roast marshmallows, make S’mores, and have the chance to see and touch some animal skulls, skins, feathers and eggs. This program is geared to those who do not wish to Snooze at the Zoo, but are looking for a fun evening adventure instead. Dinner Safari is recommended for adults and families with children ages 4 and up.”

Dates, Friday June12, Friday .July 17, Friday.Aug.14, Friday. Sept .18, Friday .Oct.9.

Time:6 PM-10PM

Cost :$40 per person ages 4 and up Or For Members: $35 per person ages 4 and up

RESERVATIONS REQIRED For information please call:971-7195.

Email: education@honzoosoc.org

There is more to do at The Honolulu Zoo and you can check out their calendar via http://honzoosoc.org/calendar.htm or even better check back with ALOHAUPDATEdotCom for Part Two of Summer at the Honolulu Zoo.