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Waikiki Aquarium

2777 Kalakaua Avenue, Wakiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808 923 9741
As featured in Honolulu for young kids
Ranked #36 of 173 attractions in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 173 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: Waikiki Aquarium offers a look into the spectacular tropical waters that surround Hawaii. While it is small compared to many modern facilities, many... more »
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It was a nice little aquarium, but we drove 45 minutes to get there and it was so small it was not even worth it. Would never return More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The Waikiki aquarium is quite small, and not a lot of exhibits. It took me about 20 minutes to view the entire aquarium. More

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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

The aquarium is a nice place to go, especially if you have children. It's not as large as mystic aquarium but it's decent enough, has plenty of fish and you'll spend about 2 hours going through it leisurely. Worth the $9. There's coupons in the hawaii discount flyers and books they have all around waikiki, use one of those to... More

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Grand Terrace, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Our toddler really enjoyed seeing all the fish and running around on the grass outside. More

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NW Arkansas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Very nice display... loved the shark tank and all the corals... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

was slightly dissapointed when we first went in thought it would be bigger, but then went into the main building and that was more interesting More

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Honolulu
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Hey, this is a little place but done very nicely! Good for a few hours. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

On the smaller side of an aquarium, but it was the right size for my 5 year old. They have a touch pool outside. Pictures available and gift shop. Parking is horrible, so get there early. Right in Waikiki, can go eat or hit the beach in the same day. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Expected alot better, at first i thought admission was a great price, but once in theres not alot to see, was in and out in 20 mins More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Get on a local bus for $2.50 return. Excellent for children. Giant clams, gropers, sharks. Two cute seals. Lots of tropical fish with helpful volunteers explaining everything. More

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