Maui Ocean Center — Aquarium in Maalaea
Maui Ocean Center and its collection
Maui Ocean Center, opened in 1998, is an aquarium in Wailuku, United States.
Opened on 13 March 1998 by Coral World International, the 3-acre site is claimed to be the Western Hemisphere's biggest live tropical reef aquarium. It is the island's only public aquarium, and shows solely Hawaiian marine life.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include sharks, rays and sea turtles.
Exhibits
The displays cover live coral habitats, endemic Hawaiian fish, sea turtles, stingrays and sharks. The Living Reef holds over 40 Hawaiian coral species from shallow to deep reef zones, and Turtle Lagoon houses the Hawaiian green sea turtle. A cultural display covers the kanaka maoli and their double-hulled canoe voyaging by the stars.
Things to do
Things to do include Behind the Scenes Tour, Shark Dive Maui, Sleep in the Deep- Overnight Stay, Snorkeling School and Hawaiian Culture & Plant Tour.
What the venue says
- Snorkeling School
- Stroller-friendly , accessible pathways, and family amenities
Images of Maui Ocean Center
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Richard N Horne, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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ImagePerson, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bill Abbott, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; open 9:00AM-4:00PM with last entry at 3:00PM on those days
Facilities
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Animal encounter
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Guided tour
- Child friendly
- Overnight stay
- Education program
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Maui Ocean Center at this time.
Location & map
192 Maalaea RdWailuku
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Maui Ocean Center.
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sharks -
rays -
sea turtles
Exhibits
- Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi Exhibit & Sphere
- Hawaiians and the Sea
- Kaho‘olawe: History and Healing
- Living Reef
- Open Ocean
- Turtle Lagoon
- Plant Life
- Vanishing Mural