Why we exist
Our Mission.
To inspire and promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine life.
"To inspire and promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine life."
Inspire
Through living exhibits and storytelling that connects every visitor to the ocean.
Educate
Hands-on programs for over 20,000 students and 350,000 visitors each year.
Conserve
Active research, partnerships and stewardship for Hawaiian and Pacific reefs.
Operating partner
A program of UH Mānoa
The Waikīkī Aquarium is administered by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as part of its broader marine and ocean sciences mission. We are a working public aquarium, classroom and research facility, all in one.