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The only tropical zoo in the United States and it is located about 4 miles from Hilo. Inside, you can find over 80 animal species and a botanical garden filled with  orchids, bamboos, 100 varieties of palms, and a water garden.

"The northeastern side of the Big Island is lush and tropical thanks to a combination of the high volcanoes, constant trade winds, and tropical temperatures. The Hilo and Hamakua coast are filled with rainforest, waterfalls, and tropical flowers and these natural treasures can be most easily seen in one of the botanical gardens on the Big Island."

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