News from the City and County of Honolulu
The Honolulu Zoo will host a COVID-19 vaccination site this Saturday, June 26.
The clinic is being conducted as a partnership between the City and County of Honolulu, Hawai‘i State Department of Health, and Hawai‘i Pacific Health.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s Vax Squad bus will be parked in the Honolulu Zoo on June 26 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Individuals ages 12 and older are eligible. Clients at the Honolulu Zoo vaccination site will be able to choose between the Pfizer (12 years and older) or Johnson & Johnson (18 years and older) COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccine options will be provided free of charge. Department of Health Public Health Nurses will also be on site to answer questions about the vaccines.
From 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Royal Hawaiian Band will be entertaining people in attendance. From noon to 2 p.m., Island 98.5 will be playing music at the vaccination site and offering prize giveaways, including gift cards from Zippy’s and Pieology, swag from the Honolulu Fire Department, F45 gym memberships and refreshments from Meadow Gold for those who get the vaccine.
Individuals who pre-register at HawaiiPacificHealth.org/COVIDVaxSquad or call (808)-462-5460 will receive complimentary admission to the zoo. Those who pre-register should report to Gate 6 on Monsarrat Avenue instead of the front entrance. Walk-ins are welcome, but will need to pay for zoo admission at the front entrance.
“We are very happy to partner with the State Department of Health, Hawai‘i Pacific Health, and for the support from the Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Police Department and the Hawai‘i National Guard in this effort to get more of our community vaccinated,” said Linda Santos, Honolulu Zoo director. “As zoo animals and household pets can contract COVID-19 from humans, it is very important for everyone to get vaccinated to protect our animals and those who care for our animals.”
To keep the zoo animals safe, the Honolulu Zoo encourages people to wear masks near animal exhibits, keep a 6-foot distance, stay home when sick and never share food with any animal.
Guests heading to the vaccination site should bring a picture I.D., insurance card, and a face mask to be worn at all times. Minors ages 12 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For COVID-19 vaccine information please visit: https://www.oneoahu.org/vaccine