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Waikiki Aquarium

Waikiki Aquarium

Aquarium
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Honolulu
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    Paul B.
    "The seals are fun, however."(4 Tips)
    Irene L.
    "very small aquarium with knowledgeable volunteers"(3 Tips)
    Kimo J.D. S.
    "The Coral and Giant Clam farm are a must see!"(2 Tips)
    Mariko K.
    "... on Oahu, the Natatorium."(2 Tips)
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  • Kimo J.D. S.heart icon on user image
    Great place to learn about our ocean environment and the diversity of Hawai'i's aquatic life. Hawaii's reefs are teeming with creatures large and small. The Coral and Giant Clam farm are a must see!
  • Trevor B.heart icon on user image
    Trevor BodiJune 26, 2016
    This place is an awesome value! Only $12 for admission, it's small but very informative and great for killing time. Reccomend walking because parking is very limited. Friendly staff. :)
  • FamilyFun
    FamilyFunApril 18, 2012
    Learn about the ocean and the marine life around the Hawaiian Islands at this great little aquarium. You may also like the Hanauma Bay Marine Education Center and Sea Life Park http://bit.ly/4ARGdf
  • Kevin T.heart icon on user image
    Kevin TakNovember 18, 2016
    Aquarium is not so big but there are lots of coral, subtropics fishes, jellyfishes etc. They are beatiful and impressive. Very good place for families and kids have fun time here.
  • Nate F.heart icon on user image
    Nate FolkertFebruary 23, 2020
    nice little collection of marine specimens. if you arrive at opening on a weekday, there will be a bunch of preschool field trips.
  • Billy S.heart icon on user image
    Billy SeolDecember 17, 2015
    Say Aloha to the monk seals! Only in Hawaii and soooo adorable. The volunteers are very kind and caring, I love this place.
  • Mitchheart icon on user image
    MitchJanuary 22, 2017
    Small but amazing aquarium in Honolulu. Check out the Luau held in its back yard on certain nights of the week.
  • Alfaheart icon on user image
    AlfaJuly 19, 2017
    I felt like the tanks are too small, but they're doing great work for animal conservation.
  • JH H.heart icon on user image
    JH H-DAugust 31, 2018
    Small, but still a nice escape from the sun and heat
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰December 25, 2012
    The old seal is so cute and quirky! Watch him spin. Don't forget your student ID, and admission is only $6. Budget about 1-1.5 hours for the whole aquarium
  • Rose L.
    Rose LawrenceFebruary 1, 2012
    Make sure you look cute! A staffer will take a pic of you and your party in front of a green screen when you first enter. You'll be able to purchase the pic on your way out :)
  • Torzin Sheart icon on user image
    Torzin SOctober 16, 2019
    Hard to believe that this place is located in Waikiki area, quite peaceful than outside surroundings
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYJuly 12, 2010
    Founded in 1904, & built near a living coral reef, it is known as the 3rd oldest public aquarium in the country. It is home to more than 3,055 organisms of 464 species of marine plants and animals.
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    BenApril 18, 2019
    It's a small but excellent aquarium. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable.
  • Wyatt A.heart icon on user image
    Wyatt AllenJuly 22, 2018
    I could stare at the moon jelleys for days.
  • Mariko K.
    Mariko KisadaJanuary 5, 2014
    This is right next to one of my favorite attractions on Oahu, the Natatorium.
  • KristinLipman
    KristinLipmanJune 21, 2012
    We stopped here before going to the beach right next door. The kids had a blast! And I had fun with instagram!!
  • Janice L.heart icon on user image
    Janice LeungJuly 18, 2015
    Cute small aquarium
  • Savannah S.
    Savannah SmithDecember 22, 2014
    Still the same as I remembered from 7 years ago 😒 it's under construction but either way I feel there is much more that could be done to jazz the place up
  • UH Manoa
    UH ManoaAugust 3, 2011
    The Aquarium is a part of the UH School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology, and is world famous for its deep-sea nautilus collection.
  • Peter C.
    Peter ChiapperinoMay 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Cool place to check and relativley inexpensive. They are currently remodeling one of their galleries. Opens at 9 am. The best time to go is weekday afternoons.
  • Sophia S.
    Sophia SwangaroonApril 22, 2014
    Real tiny place but educational if you listen to all the numbers on the portable audio
  • Michael C.
    Michael ChingSeptember 24, 2012
    For Persons with a Disability they offer a special $4 admission rate.
  • Irene L.
    Irene LiuAugust 3, 2013
    very small aquarium with knowledgeable volunteers
  • Hailey R.heart icon on user image
    Hailey RoyMay 19, 2019
    Make sure to check out the jelly fish!
  • Robert S.heart icon on user image
    Robert St JohnMarch 6, 2015
    Small but a great collection of animals.
  • Matthew R.heart icon on user image
    Matthew ReichardtJune 12, 2015
    For what it is it is ok. This is the smallest aquarium I have ever been to. We were in and out in about 25min.
  • Beverly P.
    Beverly PostJuly 25, 2015
    Great take and very inexpensive..
  • Barkley N.heart icon on user image
    Barkley NunezDecember 20, 2016
    Great for kids!
  • Brian P.
    Brian PopeNovember 24, 2011
    Massive selection of sea-life from the Hawaiian/Aleutian Island chain.
  • Kassy S.heart icon on user image
    Kassy SosaAugust 3, 2013
    A MUST SEE aquarium in Oahu!
  • Eva P.heart icon on user image
    Eva PoonFebruary 11, 2017
    Quite small. In and out within an hour
  • Susie W.
    Susie WeeDecember 23, 2009
    Snorkel in the water by the aquarium on a sunny day when the water is calm. It is phenomenal!
  • Erica&Julia&Kelly G.
    Very cool, my 1 year old loved it. Good military discount.
  • Melissa
    MelissaJune 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to the tank reef machine to see the new rare peppermint angel!
  • Peter C.
    Peter ChiapperinoOctober 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Can't find parking? Try parking at the Natatorium!
  • AD N.
    AD NysAugust 31, 2011
    Park for up to 4hrs across the street at meters for $.25 per 30min.
  • AD N.
    AD NysAugust 31, 2011
    Don't miss the jellyfish — can't get enough of those.
  • joscelyne c.
    joscelyne cutchensJune 30, 2010
    there are a few free parking spaces in front for 1 hr while in aquarium.
  • Holger L.
    Holger LüdorfApril 8, 2010
    50% discount with a SF Zoo membership!
  • Wendy S.
    Wendy SworeJanuary 11, 2012
    Pretty small aquarium.
  • Paul B.
    Paul BrownJanuary 20, 2014
    SMALL! Definitely not worth the entry price. The seals are fun, however. Less than an hour.
  • Adam
    AdamDecember 29, 2012
    They feed the seals at 1:00
  • Annie A.
    Annie AlfstadNovember 4, 2010
    Pick up a Betsy Cameron notecard at the gift shop!
  • Nathan K.
    Nathan KamFebruary 2, 2011
    One of the best family attractions and experiences in Waikiki. Affordable, fun, and engaging. Perfect for kids young and old who want to learn more about Hawaii's unique marine life.
  • P I.heart icon on user image
    P IMay 29, 2016
    そこまで敷地が広くないので丁度いい時間でまわれる。ちょっとした広場も有る。
    Upvoted Oct 24
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