Turn down the road on the north-west side, and down the street is the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, which are open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except for Christmas, New Year's Day, and the first Thursday of each month. It is free to get in, but donations are welcome. Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens is 12 acres and is operated by Hawaii County. It's a nonprofit that gets funds from the county and private donations. Visitors can see 80 different animals and 40 different plants.