Please!  "Zoos" are a cultural artifact of an archaic mentality.

The inhuman capture, transport and confinement of animals cannot be justified on any grounds.  If you are truly worried about endangered species fund wildlife preserves.

The only reason Honolulu has such an institution is because the elites think it identifies them with a metropolis.  The same is true of the Art Gallery, the Symphony and UH sports.

The money being squandered on the these vanity endeavors could be better utilized in myriad of other areas.