For example, he was instrumental in the first public playgrounds and the Honolulu Zoo. Did you know that the zoo’s first large animal was a 3-year-old African elephant? Thanks to Mr. Hollinger.

You can visit Elephant and Daisy at the Babinski Foundation from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Fill out an application to adopt them at babinskifoundation.org or at the shelter.

Making her debut at the zoo on September 10, 1916, Daisy became a sensation as the first elephant on the islands. Over time, Daisy became ill-tempered and feared.