Waikīkī Aquarium
Announcements

Aquarium News.

Programs, milestones and updates from the second-oldest aquarium in the United States.

Sep 10, 2021

Waikīkī Aquarium to implement Safe Access Oʻahu requirements

Beginning September 13, 2021, all guests 12+ must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.

Sep 7, 2021

Zoological partnerships support monk seal conservation research

Aquariums and zoos across the U.S. are funding new field research on Hawaiian monk seal recovery.

Mar 17, 2020

Temporary Aquarium closure

The Aquarium is temporarily closed in response to community-spread of COVID-19.

Mar 17, 2020

Mauka to Makai postponed due to coronavirus concerns

The 2020 Mauka to Makai expo has been postponed. New date to be announced.

Mar 16, 2020

Event changes due to coronavirus concerns

Several upcoming public programs are being modified or postponed for community safety.

Feb 3, 2020

Canon Nature Photography Event

Join us for a hands-on Canon nature photography demonstration on the Aquarium grounds.

Mar 20, 2018

Distinguished Lecture Series with Dr. Chip Fletcher

Climate scientist Dr. Chip Fletcher discusses sea-level rise and Hawaiʻi's coastlines.

Jan 25, 2018

Annual Koi Show returns

The Aquarium hosts the annual Hawaiʻi Goldfish & Carp Association Koi Show.

Jan 25, 2018

Monk Seal exhibit to temporarily close for renovations

Major upgrades to the habitat and life-support systems will improve animal care.

Jul 13, 2016

New self-guided Hawaiian Plant Tour unveiled

Discover one of Waikīkī's largest collections of native and Polynesian-introduced plants.