Sea Life Park Hawaii is a marine mammal park, bird sanctuary, and aquarium located on the eastern shore of Oahu in Waimanalo. Opened in 1964, the park is one of the oldest marine attractions in the United States and has since become a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike. With its interactive experiences and educational programs, the park offers visitors a chance to learn about Hawaii’s unique marine life and conservation efforts while also enjoying a fun day out.
The park is home to over 2,000 marine animals, including dolphins, sea lions, penguins, and sharks, as well as a variety of fish and sea turtles. Visitors can get up close and personal with these animals through a variety of programs and exhibits, including dolphin swims, sea lion encounters, and shark dives.
One of the most popular attractions at Sea Life Park Hawaii is the Dolphin Royal Swim, which allows guests to swim with the park’s resident dolphins. During the swim, visitors can touch, feed, and interact with the dolphins while learning about their behavior and biology from a trained marine mammal specialist.
Another exciting experience is the Shark Trek, a guided underwater walking tour of the park’s shark tank. Guests are equipped with a special helmet that allows them to breathe underwater as they walk along the bottom of the tank and observe the sharks up close.
For those who prefer to stay dry, the park also offers a variety of shows and exhibits that showcase Hawaii’s marine life. The Hawaii Ocean Theatre is a popular attraction, featuring a variety of marine animals, including dolphins, sea lions, and penguins, as well as a Hawaiian cultural performance. Visitors can also watch the park’s trainers feed the animals and learn about their care and training.
In addition to the animal exhibits, Sea Life Park Hawaii also features a variety of educational programs and exhibits that highlight Hawaii’s unique marine ecosystem and the conservation efforts being made to protect it. The park’s Marine Science and Conservation Center offers interactive exhibits and programs that teach visitors about the importance of marine conservation and the impact of human activities on the ocean environment.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, the park offers a Marine Conservation Experience program that allows visitors to participate in hands-on conservation activities such as coral planting and beach cleanups. The program also includes a guided snorkel tour of the park’s coral reef and a chance to interact with marine biologists and conservation experts.
Sea Life Park Hawaii also offers a variety of amenities and services to make visitors’ experiences as comfortable as possible. The park has several restaurants and snack bars that offer a variety of food and drink options, as well as a gift shop that sells a range of souvenirs and marine-themed merchandise.
Overall, Sea Life Park Hawaii offers visitors a unique and exciting opportunity to learn about Hawaii’s marine life and conservation efforts while also enjoying a fun day out. With its interactive experiences, educational programs, and beautiful oceanfront location, the park is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in marine biology and ocean conservation.
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What can I bring into Sea Life Park?
We welcome you to bring your own strollers, wheelchairs and wagons into the park.
What am I not allowed to bring into Sea Life Park?
Alcoholic beverages, food, firearms and pets are not permitted on park grounds. Overtly offensive clothing such as, but not limited to, clothing with hateful messages, pornography, vulgarity, illegal acts, and /or divisive political messages. Also Note: Tobacco is not sold in the park.
What's a good way to remember where I parked?
Make everyone in your group aware of the location of your vehicle in our large parking lot. If you all discuss it, chances are one of you will remember! Parking lot security will be available if assistance is needed.
How can I pay for admission, food, and souvenirs?
Major Credit Cards are accepted at all ticketing outlets, food outlets, gift shops and our call center. A photo ID IS REQUIRED of the cardholder when using credit cards at all locations. Traveler's Checks can also be cashed in throughout the park. An ATM Banking Machine is located inside the Park.
What is the smoking policy at Sea Life Park?
Sea Life Park is a limited smoking facility. Smoking is not permitted inside any building, restaurant or restroom. In addition, smoking is not permitted on park midways, eating areas, and/or ride queue lines. For the convenience of Guests who smoke, smoking is permitted in the following areas only: Makapu’u Meadows Main Gate landing area Parking Lot Signs and cigarette receptacles identify these areas. Thank you for your cooperation.
What is proper Guest Conduct and Dress?
Sea Life Park Hawaii is a family park, and as such does not permit any overtly offensive behavior, language, or clothing. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity, clothing with hateful messages, pornography, vulgarity, illegal acts, and/or divisive political messages.
There are a few aquatic animal shows at this park. There is nothing spectacular about it, but it is enjoyable. You can hold bird seed in your hand and the birds will eat it right off your hand. The most fun part of our day was this. We enjoyed our day. It was a pleasure to spend time with the staff.