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Sea Life Park in Oahu, HI

41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy # 7 • Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795
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Hawaiian Ocean Theater Show --- Held twice a day. Meet our dolphins, sea lions and penguin all in one show
Kolohekai Sea Lion Show --- Sea lions delight guests with their humorous antics. It’s an enjoyable time for the whole family!
Sea Life Park is located 30 minutes drive east from Waikiki. Hawaii’s marine life comes alive in a dazzling display that will entertain and delight.
Dolphin Cove Show --- Enjoy our dynamic dolphin show held only once a day from 12:30 pm.
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Featuring a variety of interactive dolphin programs, shows, exhibits and more, Sea Life Park on the island of Oahu offers unforgettable adventures for guests of all ages to enjoy. Programs include the Dolphin Royal Swim, Shark Trek, Sea Lion Swim, Hawaiian Ray Encounter, and other fun interactive experiences. Shows include Chief’s Luau, Hawaii Ocean Theatre, Penguin Trainer Talk, and more.

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  • Create lifelong memories while face-to-face with an aquatic animal.
  • Wearing jewelry during an animal encounter is forbidden.
  • Lockers are available for a fee.
  • Encounter photos and DVDs are available for purchase after the experience.
  • Free hotel transportation available for Dolphin Swim, Sea Lion Interaction or Shark Trek encounters.
  • Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the park.
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Animal lovers will be overjoyed when visiting Sea Life Park. You can’t beat the feeling of excitement when you come face-to-face with a sea lion, dolphin, or other aquatic animals. Highly recommend experiencing an animal encounter!

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When you vacation in Hawaii and spend time on the beautiful island of Oahu, a visit to Sea Life Park Hawaii is a must! We deliver a one–of–a–kind experience that is entertaining, educational, and completely interactive. For many visitors, swimming with dolphins, rays, and sea lions is a dream come true.

Get up close and personal with our incredible and intelligent dolphins. Play with our funny sea lions. Watch an entertaining penguin trainer talk. Explore our fantastic array of sea life. Sea Life Park Hawaii features shows, personal aquatic encounters tailored to your interests, and interesting marine life exhibits.

Dolphin Cove Show
They’ll jump, spin, flip, and entertain you. Relax in our large, open-air theater and watch our dolphins perform some of the most breathtaking moves you’re ever seen. We’ve designed the show to be educational, amusing, and thrilling. Scheduled for 12:30 pm daily.

Hawaii Ocean Theatre
A popular series of shows take place in our comfortable, open–air, aquatic theater. View dolphins, penguins, and sea lions as we show you their talents and our trainers tell you about Sea Life Park Hawaii’s conservation efforts.
Shows are at 1:45 pm & 3:40 pm daily.

Hawaiian Reef Tank
Take in Hawaii’s stunning underwater ecosystem from top to bottom. This 300,000–gallon aquarium is home to more than 30 reef species, including impressive sharks, stingrays, and schools of colorful tropical fish.

Kolohe Kai Sea Lion Show
They’re smart, fast, and funny! Sea lions are a delight to watch and our show highlights them in all their acrobatic glory. Shows are at 11:15 am & 2:50 pm daily.

Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk
You can watch penguins leap out of the water, sun themselves, or listen to one of our trainers talk about these amazing animals. You might even get to see them eat!

Sea Turtle Feeding
If you’re curious about sea turtles and their care, then this exhibit is not to be missed. We have partnered with accredited facilities and experts to develop an ongoing program that fosters understanding and appreciation of these majestic creatures. Watch and learn about these amazing animals as our trainers feed them during regularly scheduled turtle feedings. Feedings scheduled at 11:00 am, 11:35 am & 2:10 pm.

Adventure Kids Play Zone
Ahoy there! Pirate’s Lagoon is a fun place where children can run around our miniature maze and play area.

Adventure Kids Play Zone
A new behind-the-scenes tour of various areas of the facilities where incredible technologies are being developed in the field of aquaculture, or fish farming. Learn about various missions underway, such as replenishing depleted fishpond stocks, combating destructive invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, and a proprietary shrimp farming method. A must-see for anyone interested in sustainability and food security. Scheduled for 1:00 pm daily
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Wholphin --- The only Wholphin in the world. This is a hybrid of false killer whale and bottlenose dolphin only seen at Sea Life Park. Meet "Kekaimalu" during show and programs. Dolphin Encounter --- Popular among families. 1 year old and up can participate. Play and kiss with dolphins. Penguin Habitat --- Meet our adorable penguins welcoming you! Sea Trek --- Enjoy the underwater advenutre. Walk among Hawaiian Rays and reef sharks. Hand feed schools of tropical fish. Sea Turtle Lagoon --- Enjoy our Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. You can feed them too!
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P3546CVsamanthas
"Just a heads up!!"
TripAdvisor user rating 3 out of 5
Reviewed November 20, 2024 NEW
We did the dolphin encounter and it was amazing. My only complaint was they made me take out my nose stud that hadn’t been taken out in 2 years and then I couldn’t get it back in and had to repierce it when I got home. They also wouldn’t let my father in law participate because he couldn’t get a ring off that he’s had on for over 20 years and there was no way he was going to be able to take it off. While I understand the reasoning, it is a bit extreme because my nose stud wouldn’t have come off and neither would his ring, we weren’t getting into the water with the dolphin. For as much as it costs and they could see neither was going to budge they could have made an exception as neither was loose enough to come off. Long story short don’t waste your money if you don’t want to remove jewelry or piercings.
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dawntJ7153BB
"We Love Love Sea Life Park!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed October 21, 2024
Aloha- We absolutely love going to Sea Life Park "where the heart meets the ocean". We always go multiple times when we are in Hawaii. We love the beautiful dolphins and wolphin. The monk seal and penguins are so sweet. The sea lions and seals are so much fun to watch. There are new fish to view and feed in new reef areas. You will love the shark area and do not forget to feed the hanu (sea turtles) (There are even baby ones to see.) Have fun in the bird sanctuary- and have good eats at Beach Boy Lanai. The people in the park are sweethearts too, and the setting of Sea Life Park at Rabbit Island at the ocean is breathtaking. If you can do so, attend the wonderful luau there after the park closes.
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I7363HQsarahm
"Happy Sea Turtles!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed October 05, 2024
I really enjoyed visiting Sea Life! Sea turtles are my favorite animal and it was wonderful to see some up close. You can even buy a cup of cut up broccoli and celery to toss to the turtles - they snap it up! I had seen a comment here wondering about the size of the turtle area, so I asked Kris (who gave a great talk about the turtles as she fed them). It really seems they are well cared for and happy. Sometimes the turtles even sleep on top of each other just for fun, even though they could certainly spread out. It was great hearing how 17,000 of their turtle offspring have been released to the wild! I thought this place was fantastic and would definitely come again.
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37kathrync
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
"Somewhat disappointing - watch out for the parking fee"
TripAdvisor user rating 3 out of 5
Reviewed October 01, 2024
Although we had fun, I was disappointed in the overall experience. It's expensive and somewhat run down. Upon arrival I was upset to find that there was a parking charge but no posted amount (no sign listing the charges!). This charge had not been obvious on either the website or our prepaid tickets. No parking fee was listed on the ticket purchase page nor in the FAQs. If you do a search on the website for "parking" or "parking fee", the fees don't come up. After my visit, having been so upset by the unexpected parking fee, it took me quite a while of searching to find where on the website the fee is listed, which was only on the directions page. We did enjoy many of the shows and most of the staff were friendly and engaged. The walk-in aviary was an unexpected favorite for most of our group. The Discovery Reef Pool was also well done and a good place for little kids. The Dolphin show was also fun and there was a shaded covering for the area we were seated in (not all seating is covered). We had lunch at the restaurant which was overpriced and poor quality.
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MedA48000
Temperance, Michigan
"Terrible pace, avoid"
TripAdvisor user rating 1 out of 5
Reviewed September 19, 2024
Refused to honor Go City pass thru which I booked the reservation. Food is awful, service mediocre. Noisy, incoherent performance. Way overpriced for what one gets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sea Life Park

Is transportation included?
Yes, only if you purchased the ticket for Dolphin Swim, Sea Lion Interaction or Shark Trek. They will pick-up from select hotels in the Waikiki area. You must call the number listed on E-ticket voucher at least 48 hours prior to set-up pick-up time/location.

Do you offer lockers, strollers or wheelchair rentals?
Yes, lockers are $3. Single strollers can be rented for $5 per day. Wheelchairs can be rented for $5 per day. Guests are allowed to enter the park with their own wheelchair or electric scooter.

What items are not allowed in the park?
Alcoholic beverages, food, firearms or weapons of any kind and pets are not permitted on park grounds. Overtly offensive clothing such as, but not limited to, clothing with hateful messages, pornography, vulgarity, illegal acts, and /or divisive political messages. Folding chairs, beach umbrellas, tents, musical instruments or skateboards. No tools or paint of any kind.

Is the park handicap accessible?
Our goal is to accommodate our guests with disabilities to the fullest extent possible and in compliance with the law. Most of our attractions, shows, and restaurants are accessible to guests with disabilities, including, among others, those using wheelchairs.

What age can my child enter the park without an adult?
Children under 13 years of age may NOT be at the Park without adult supervision. Regardless, we strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult.

Can I bring my camera?
Guests are welcome to take pictures of themselves, their friends and family, their group, and the scenery in general, for their own personal use. However, NO cameras of any kind (including cell phones) are allowed on any ride or attraction, because such items pose a safety hazard.
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