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Sea Life Park General Admission
We love the compact size of this marine park. It's jam-packed with opportunities to get face to face with all kinds of sea life. Separate shows featuring dolphins, sea lions and penguins are huge with kids. Fun, educational and sometimes thrilling!
- Why pay
$31.40? - Child
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Make Friends with Turtles, Penguins and Sea Lions
World-class Sea Life Park of Hawaii sits just fifteen miles from Waikiki, perched between the beautiful Koolau Mountain Range and Makapuu Beach. Your visit will give you the unique opportunity to feed sea turtles, get up close with the endangered Humboldt penguins, watch sea lions perform acrobatic feats, and so much more! Take this opportunity to see beautiful marine life in a place that’s teeming with the stuff! Don’t just marvel at the surface of Hawaii’s waters, discover what lies beneath!
Any Oahu native will attest to the uniqueness of this park, which is a regular school field trip destination. On display are more than 30 reef species in a massive 300,000-gallon tank, including vivid tropical fish and Hawaiian reef sharks. The Kolohe Kai Sea Lion Show takes place twice daily, showcasing the antics of these smart, fast, and funny fin-footed mammals.
…moreWatch dolphins perform breathtaking moves in the Dolphin Cove show. Enjoy the open-air Hawaiian Ocean Theater and its twice-daily program that showcases the talents of dolphins, penguins, and sea lions as trainers tell you about Sea Life Park Hawaii’s conservation efforts! Speaking of conservation, the Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk educates park visitors about the fragile lives of these funny birds, which are among the prized residents of Sea Life Park. The Seabird Sanctuary serves as a rehabilitation center for sick and injured birds, some of which are later released into the wild, while ones that cannot become part of the park family.
Kids can let off steam and pretend to be Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirate Lagoon, with its miniature maze and play area. You'll find an on-site restaurant and snacks bars, and should you choose to participate in a dolphin or sea lion encounter (reservations required; not included with admission) you'll appreciate the access to lockers and a dressing room.
Sea Life Park is small and intimate, and is unlike its more glamorous counterpart parks found elsewhere in the country. Instead of lavish experiences, this park offers you a very up-close and authentic look at the beautiful marine life that resides in the waters of Hawaii. It only takes about an hour to see all of the animal exhibits, although you may want to plan more time to enjoy the shows. You will also enjoy magnificent views of lava rock beaches and lush mountains as you make your way through the park— a truly beautiful experience.
You may recognize Sea Life Park from such films as 50 First Dates! Sea Life Park is the perfect refuge for your inner child, and offers a unique experience for visitors of any age. Visit and find out about the different species that make the Hawaiian Islands among the most biologically diverse locations on earth, and see what you can do to help preserve the state’s wildlife!
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2.8 stars
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It's not Sea World, but it's worth it.
By Rita
from Irvine, CA on 4/13/2012
from Irvine, CA on 4/13/2012Pros:
Great for kids, Dolphin encounter great, Worth going
Cons:
Small Park,
Best Uses:
Plan for 2 hours here,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Smart Destinations Sea Life Park General Admission:
My daughter and my spouse loved the dolphin show and the dolphin encounter...it's worth it. Don't plan on spending the whole day here...few hours will do it. The views where the dolphin show takes place are unmatched.
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Beautiful
By The Morrisons
from San Diego on 4/19/2011
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Smart Destinations Sea Life Park General Admission:
This is very small, do not expect Sea World but still worth seeing. The Reef tank is really beautiful and the different tropical fish were great to watch. Some of the shows are really meant for younger children but we enjoyed the dolphin show very much. The views from the bleachers are really something...the ocean and a couple of islands right off shore.
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Disappointing
By Family of four
from Sacramento, Ca on 9/19/2010
from Sacramento, Ca on 9/19/2010Pros:
We didnt have to pay more
Cons:
Poor condition
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments about Smart Destinations Sea Life Park General Admission:
I would only recommend going here because it is included in the price of the card. Otherwise it is a waste of time. You can see the whole place in a half hour. The animals were all kept in very small areas, the place was not well kept and the shows were fairly boring.
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[17 of 19 customers found this review helpful]
Do NOT go to Sea Life Park!!!
By iydgiydgi
from Houston, texas on 8/1/2010
from Houston, texas on 8/1/2010Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments about Smart Destinations Sea Life Park General Admission:
Sea Life park is Horrible! The conditions that they keep the animals in seems criminal to me. You get there at 10:00am (If you take their bus) and you can't leave until at lest 2:30. in my naïveté I told the driver that I had planned to stay until 4:30. He replied, "After you see the park, you won't want to stay, trust me." He was right, I wanted to leave after a few minutes, asked for a refund and was laughed at. I have attached photos to show the conditions.
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[5 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
very cute
By Couple
from CA on 5/5/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Smart Destinations Sea Life Park General Admission:
Dolphins are very cute and talented. Sea lion is also cute.
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Sea Life Park General Admission details
Website:
http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com
Phone: 808-259-2500
Address
41-202 Kalanianole Hwy.
#7
Waimanalo, HI 96795
Hours
Daily, 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Closed: May be closed major U.S. holidays
- Not seasonal
- Good for families
- Parking available
- Restaurant or snack bar
- Restrooms
- Disabled access
- Reservations not necessary
Directions and transportation
Address
41-202 Kalanianole Hwy.
#7
Waimanalo, HI 96795
Public Transportation
TheBus: #58 Hawaii Kai-Sea Life Park, #22 Hawaii Kai-Sea Life Park; From Kalia Road, Saratoga Road or Kuhio Avenue heading in the Diamond Head direction, you may board the #58 Hawaii Kai-Sea Life Park bus. You may also board #22 Hawaii Kai-Sea Life Park on Kuhio Avenue heading in the Diamond Head direction. Both buses will take you to the park entrance. Bus to Waikiki: Board either the #58 Waikiki-Ala Moana or #22 Waikiki Beach and Hotels. Buses run about 30 minutes apart.
Driving Directions
From Waikiki: Take H1 East. H1 becomes Highway 72, continue east through residential area. Residential area will end, continue driving along the coast past Hanauma Bay, the Blow Hole and Sandy Beach, to Makapuu Point. Park will be on the left side of the road, large sign by highway entrance.
Admission and Offer Information
Getting In
Go directly to 41-202 Kalanianole Hwy. Proceed straight to Ticket Window for entry.
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