The Waikiki Aquarium

Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.

The Waikiki Aquarium is located in Queen Kapiolani Park on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki Beach. This is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States.

Things to See at the Aquarium
There are 2,500 animals representing more than 420 species at the aquarium. You'll see reef sharks, coral, Hawaiian monk seals, sea jellies and a variety of reef fish.

How to Get There
Take TheBus number 2 or the Waikiki Trolley which usually come by every 15 minutes. You can also walk from most Waikiki Beach hotels - just walk down the beach towards Diamond Head.

When to Go
The Waikiki Aquarium is open daily from 9am to 4:30pm. It's closed on Christmas Day. Special hours apply on Thanksgiving and New Year's days.

The Cost
Admission rates are $9 for visitors; $6 for local residents, active duty military with ID, students with ID and senior citizens; $4 for kids ages 13-17, and persons with disabilities; $2 for kids ages 5-12. Children 4 and under enter for free.

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