I've been there a few times in the last couple of years, and have enjoyed it every time. We can easily spend 3 hours there, just walking around looking at everything. It does seem like there is always some kind of renovation being done, but you never really see it. Things are just blocked off one day, and finished the next.

My son loves it, so even if I did find it to be boring (which I don't), I'd still take him.

The Honolulu Zoo was never fun every time I went. It always smelled funny but thats because of the elephants. The animals were hardly out when I came to see their exhibit. They were always hiding behind a rock or something sleeping. I dont think they enjoyed being looked at by strangers everyday, but who would. The only great place to be is at the petting zoo. You can pet them and they provide food for the animals there so you can feed them. Its fun for the children. Be careful there though because the ducks may bite.

I LOVE the Honolulu Zoo. I don't have children, but me and my boyfriend go there all the time. It is true they are doing lots of renovations... it should look fantastic when they are done. There is lots to see there: giraffes, hippos, rhinoceros, monkeys, birds, tortoises, lions, zebras. It took us two and a half hours last time we were there - if you have kids, you could easily spend an entire day. There are play areas and a zoo train for the kids, and a concession stand, which is overpriced. The admission to the zoo is $6 for adults, and discounted for kids, although I'm not sure the exact amount. It is definitely worth the $6. Ten times better than the Aquarium or Sea Life Park, both of which cost more money. Highly recommended!!!

PROS: fun, lots of animals, cheap admission
CONS: overpriced concessions