Waikīkī Aquarium
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The Waikīkī Aquarium welcomes support from individuals, organizations, companies, and foundations to sustain our educational programs, exhibits, and facilities.

Your impact

Every dollar makes waves 🌊

$25

Feeds a tank of reef fish for a week

$50

Sponsors one school field-trip student

$100

Funds a coral fragment for our reef nursery

$250

Powers one full day of monk-seal habitat care

Make a one-time gift

Online giving, coming soon

Secure online payments are coming to this page soon. In the meantime, please reach out to our development team to make a gift, all donations are processed by the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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For businesses

Corporate Membership Program

The Corporate Membership Program offers your company the opportunity to become an annual supporter of the Waikīkī Aquarium and our mission to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine life.

$1,000
Mano Circle
$2,500
Nautilus Circle
$5,000
Hawaiian Monk Seal Circle
$10,000
Director's Circle

Corporate benefits include guest passes, recognition in Aquarium publications, complimentary facility-rental hours, and invitations to private donor events.

Double your gift

Matching Gifts Program

Many employers will match charitable donations made by their employees, instantly doubling (or tripling!) the impact of your gift. Companies that match monetary donations or volunteer hours include:

Alexander & BaldwinDFS HawaiiDelta AirlinesDisneyFirst Hawaiian BankHawaiian ElectricHome DepotIsland InsuranceMerrill Lynch & Co. FoundationNorthwestern MutualVerizonWells Fargo

Check with your HR department or matching-gift portal to see if your employer participates.

Other ways to give

Planned & in-kind giving

  • Bequests & estate gifts, leave a lasting legacy for Pacific marine conservation.
  • Stock & securities, donate appreciated assets through the UH Foundation.
  • In-kind gifts, equipment, supplies, professional services. Contact us first to ensure a fit.
  • Memorial & tribute gifts, honor someone special with a meaningful contribution.
Questions

Talk to our development team

Email development@waikikiaquarium.org or call (808) 923-9741. Mahalo for your support!