Friends of the Pana'ewa Zoo Gift Shop
800 Stainback Hwy, Hilo, HI 96720
Zoos & Botanical Gardens in Hilo, Hawaii
We list 9 zoos & botanical gardens in Hilo ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
189 Lihiwai St #151, Hilo, HI 96720
Dedicated in 1917, this 30-acre park showcases Edo-style gardens, koi ponds & a Japanese teahouse.
Japanese Garden
189 Lihiwai St, Hilo, HI 96720
Paradise Plants Home & Garden
40 Wiwoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
Long-standing home & garden store offering a variety of plants, plus furniture & decor items.
Botanical Garden at University of Hawaii - Hilo
485 W Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI 96720
Garden Exchange Ltd
300 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720
Hardware store with a focus on lawn & garden products, including handheld outdoor power equipment.
Lotus Garden of Hilo
140 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Islandwide Canopy Tents
688 Kinoole St Unit #123, Hilo, HI 96720
HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond
Hilo, HI 96720
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Hilo
Common questions for booking corporate events in Hilo, Hawaii.
What's the typical capacity range for zoos & botanical gardens in Hilo?
None of the 9 zoos & botanical gardens on this page publishes a room capacity yet, so we don't print a range for Hilo rather than guess one. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in zoos & botanical gardens quotes?
It varies. Some Hilo zoos & botanical gardens bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do zoos & botanical gardens in Hilo cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 9 zoos & botanical gardens on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Hilo venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Hilo venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for zoos & botanical gardens in Hilo?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the zoos & botanical gardens on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Hilo zoos & botanical gardens accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Hilo zoos & botanical gardens support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
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