The Waikiki Aquarium, situated on the shores of Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii, is the second oldest public aquarium in the United States, having opened in 1904 and been managed by the University of Hawaii since 1919. The aquarium is home to more than 3,500 animals representing 490 species of marine plants and animals from Hawaii and the tropical Pacific, with exhibits featuring Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles, sea dragons, giant clams, octopuses, jellyfish, and vibrant reef fish. A coral farm on the premises supports active conservation efforts in coral husbandry and reef restoration, helping to protect Hawaii's endangered coral ecosystems. The aquarium offers a wide range of educational programs and family-friendly activities rooted in its mission to inspire appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life, making it a treasured community institution and a must-see attraction along the iconic Waikiki beachfront.
