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.
The Waikiki Aquarium is located in Queen Kapiolani Park, on
the southern shoreline of the island of Oahu, State of Hawaii.
Situated at 2777 Kalakaua Ave.
on the Diamond Head (east) end of Waikiki Beach, the Waikiki
Aquarium is within easy walking distance of most Waikiki hotels.
If you are unable to drive or walk to the Aquarium, you can catch
the No. 2 City Bus (TheBus) and get off at the Aquarium, or you
may take the Waikiki Trolley and exit at the Waikiki Aquarium
stop. Generally, TheBus and the Waikiki Trolley stop every 15
minutes.
Admission desk open daily 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; last guests
exit at 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day; special hours on Thanksgiving and New Year's days.
Admission rates are $9 for visitors; $6 for
local residents, active duty military with ID, students with ID and
senior citizens; $4 for Youths (13-17), and persons with
disabilities; $2 for Juniors (5-12). Children 4 and under are free. Each paid
admission includes an Audio Tour Wand. Check the
Hawaii Attractions Association Map Guide
or the Oahu Drive Guide for special discount coupons.
The Aquarium offers a wide a variety of
fun and educational activities
for families and adults. Our Education Department offers day and night reef
walks, Pacific diving/snorkeling trips and overnight Aquarium
adventures featuring sharks, sea jellies and a special evening with the
Director. Call the Aquarium’s Education Department at (808)
923-9741 Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm HST (GMT -10:00) for information.
The Waikiki Aquarium also has special programs for school groups.
Please check the SSP page for more information.
