Honolulu Zoo to host virtual Christmas with the animals

The Honolulu Zoo is closed on Christmas Day however that doesn’t imply the animals — or zoo followers — might be lacking out on any vacation enjoyable.

The virtual “Christmas with the Animals” will permit the public to watch as zoo residents “rip, tear, play, and enjoy their favorite treats for the holidays,” in accordance to a information launch. The occasion might be proven at 2 p.m. Saturday on the Honolulu Zoo’s Facebook web page and the Honolulu Zoo Society’s YouTube channel.

In their function as Santa’s elves, Honolulu Zoo Society workers, volunteers and zookeepers have been wrapping items, creating paper maché gadgets and gathering the animals’ favourite treats for the vacation.

“Christmas with the Animals is an annual holiday tradition and one of our favorite events at the Zoo,” stated Honolulu Zoo Society Executive Director Mary Benson in the launch. “Though guests won’t be able to gather with us in person to celebrate this year, we welcome everyone to connect with us online to watch as the animals dive in, unwrap, and devour their holiday gifts and treats.”

Although closed for the vacation Saturday, the Honolulu Zoo is open right now throughout common hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the grounds closing at 4 p.m. For extra data on visiting, verify honoluluzoo.org or name 808-926-3191.