Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:2777 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tel:
(808) 923-9741
Our Zoo and Aquarium Expert Says:
The indoor galleries at the Waikiki Aquarium, which is part of the University of Hawaii, highlight the marine life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific. You'll see jellyfish, the dramatic colors and patterns of South Pacific reef fish, and lagoon corals. See how fish live in darkness (with flashlights?), how fish use venom, spines and teeth for defense and adaptation, and how different forms of camouflage are also employed for defensive purposes. There's also a seal pool, a hatchery, and a coral farm.
Extras: Educational Presentations.
Open 9 am to 4:30 pm. $$ (Moderately Priced)
Statistics: Approximately 2,500 sea creatures belonging to 420 species. 350,000 estimated annual visitors.
From Waikiki Aquarium - Honolulu, Hawaii:
Waikiki Aquarium visitors can see an amazing variety of marine life from the tropical Pacific and Hawaii. Home to over 2,500 animals representing more than 420 species, the Aquarium is especially proud of its reputation of excellence in coral reef exhibitry. When you come to the Aquarium, you can get up-close views of reef sharks, living corals, endangered Hawaiian monk seals, graceful sea jellies, myriads of colorful reef fish, and much, much more.