Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:192 Ma'alaea Rd.
Wailuku, Hawaii
Tel:
(808) 270-7000
Our Zoo and Aquarium Expert Says:
According to the Zagat Survey, the Maui Ocean Center was voted "Hawaii's Top-Rated Family Attraction." All marine life in the Center is alive and native to Hawaii. This includes the coral, the fish, and the plant life. Throughout the marine park, interactive displays, outdoor touch pools, and unique exhibits, such as the acrylic tunnel through a 750,000-gallon tank. The Open Ocean Exhibit teems with over 2,000 fish and is a great place for visitors to experience Hawaii's marine life up-close.
Extras: Educational Presentations.
Open 9 am to 5 pm. $$$ (Expensive)
Statistics: 5 acres. 400,000 estimated annual visitors.
From Maui Ocean Center - Wailuku, Hawaii:
Take a journey of discovery at Maui Ocean Center. This state-of-the-art marine park on the island of Maui is the only facility in the world dedicated to fostering understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii's marine life. Here, visitors can see spectacular live coral displays (the largest collection in the nation), marvel at elusive garden eels and majestic lionfish, muse at the colorful Hawaiian wrasse, enjoy playful swimming displays by Hawaii's beloved green sea turtles and awe at close encounters with sharks, rays and more – while learning about Hawaii's natural history and cultural heritage.