About Sea Life Park Hawaii - General Admission Ticket
Visit Sea Life Park Hawaii near Makapu'u Point with general admission to animal shows, marine exhibits, turtle lagoon, reef displays and family-friendly park areas.
Sitting on scenic Makapu'u Point, just 15 miles east of Waikiki, Sea Life Park blends rugged coastline views with close-up encounters featuring dolphins, sea turtles, sharks and more. Tucked between the Ko'olau Range and the Pacific, the park invites visitors to watch dolphins leap, penguins dive and sea lions show off their comic timing—all in one memorable day by the sea.
Your General Admission ticket covers a full schedule of shows and exhibits, letting you explore at your own pace. From touch pools to shark feedings, every corner of the park offers a new perspective on Hawai'i's marine life and ongoing conservation efforts.
Admission Includes
- Shark Cave: 300,000-gallon exhibit with Hawaiian reef fish and resident sharks
- Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Lagoon: Active breeding and nesting beach for honu (green sea turtles)
- Penguin Habitat: Home to Humboldt penguins and their swimming lagoon
- Discovery Reef Touch Pool: Hands-on tide-pool with sea stars, urchins and baby turtles, plus a mini underwater tunnel
- Hale Manu Bird Aviary: Colorful cockatiels and lovebirds in a walk-through enclosure
- Hawaiian Reef Lagoon: Above-water viewing of stingrays, whitetip reef sharks and tropical fish
- Sea Lion Habitat Nursery: Rescued California sea lions basking and socializing
- Conservation Exhibit: Interactive displays on marine debris, sea turtle recovery and reef protection
- Seabird Sanctuary: Rehabilitated Hawaiian seabirds, including boobies and frigates
- Honu Nursery: Watch hatchling turtles grow while native seaweed is cultivated for reef restoration
- Kolohe Kai: Up-close look at juvenile whitetip reef sharks during feeding sessions
- Aloha Nai'a: Signature dolphin lagoon performance
- Hawaii Ocean Theatre: Sea-lion show featuring playful routines and trainer interaction
- Concessions & Shopping: Beach Boy Lanai café with daily lunch specials and a gift shop stocked with local crafts, swim gear and souvenirs
Activity Notes
Where & When
Sea Life Park Hawaii Hours:
Open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed seasonally on Tuesdays.
Roundtrip Transportation from Waikiki:
Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki area hotels is available at an additional cost. If you book your Sea Life Park tickets with added transportation, your exact pick-up time and location will be in your confirmation email. We will select the closest location to your hotel. Departure from Waikiki area hotels is between 8:45 am and 9:15 am. Departure from Sea Life Park back to Waikiki is available at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
Pick-up / Departure Time to Sea Life Park:
8:45 am: Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
8:55 am: La Croix Hotel (Olohana Street)
9:00 am: Sheraton Waikiki Bus Depot (Aloha Landing)
9:05 am: Ross Dress for Less (Seaside Ave)
9:10 am: Hyatt Regency (Koa Ave)
9:15 am: Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani Ave)
Driving Out:
Parking at Sea Life Park is $18 +tax per vehicle per day ($9 +tax for military/kamaaina). Parking is cashless. Only electronic payments, such as debit cards, credit cards and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.
Location: Sea Life Park Hawaii, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
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Driving Directions:
From Waikiki, take the H-1 East (Lunalilo Freeway). H-1 becomes Highway 72, continue east through residential area. After the residential area ends, continue driving along the coast past Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach, to Makapu'u Point. Sea Life Park Hawaii is located on the left side of the road. You will see the large signage indicating the entrance from the highway.
Restrictions
Children 17 years and under must each be accompanied by a paying adult (age 18+ years).
Please contact us if anyone in your party has special needs. If you require an ADA lift bus, we do require at least 48 hours notice to secure availability.
Special Notes
Locker rentals are available for $6.
Changing rooms available.
A portion of admission price goes towards marine animal rescue and rehabilitation programs.
Operation Days
Daily (except on Tuesdays during low season)
Duration
Up to 6 hours
Vendor
This activity is operated by Sea Life Park.
