About Sea Life Park Hawaii - Dolphin Aloha
Meet, touch and feed a dolphin without getting wet during Sea Life Park Hawaii's Dolphin Aloha program, with park admission included.
Meet one of the ocean's most beloved animals during a gentle, up-close experience at Sea Life Park Hawaii. The Dolphin Aloha program takes place behind the scenes and gives you the chance to touch and feed a dolphin while staying completely dry.
During the 20 minute animal program, watch unique behaviors, learn about dolphin anatomy and discover how trainers work with these intelligent marine mammals. Sea Life Park admission is included, so you can continue exploring the exhibits, watch animal shows and see other marine life throughout the park.
This experience is suitable for young children and safe for pregnant women to participate.
Activity Highlights
- Up close encounter with a dolphin without getting wet
- Watch unique behaviors and performances
- Learn about dolphin anatomy and animal training
- 20 minute animal program
- Sea Life Park admission included – stroll through the park and see other marine animals up close, visit the exhibits and watch animal shows
Activity Notes
Where & When
Sea Life Park Hawaii Hours:
Daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed seasonally on Tuesdays)
Dolphin Aloha Program Times:
10:30 am - 10:50 am (check in at 10:00 am)
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm (check in at 1:30 pm)
Please check in 1 hour before the start of your reserved program.
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. Pick-up will be between 8:45 am and 9:15 am (see pick-up schedule below). 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.
Check in at 1 hour prior to your program time at Sea Life Park Hawaii, located at 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 must be at least 1 year old to participate in this activity.
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a paid adult over 18 years old (maximum 4 children per 1 adult).
All jewelry should be removed prior to participation in this program, however, certain exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for items such as wedding rings or nose piercings that cannot be easily removed. Please notify the Sea Life Park team at check-in.
To help protect marine life, avoid sunscreens containing oxybenzone or octinoxate. Instead, use reef-safe products with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
All guests must be in good physical condition and be able to walk over uneven or sloped surfaces without assistance. For disabilities, please contact reservations. A questionnaire will be required to be filled out by guest to assess and advise approval to participate in requested program.
All participants or their legal guardians are required to sign a release of liability and waiver form before participating.
Special Notes
Pregnant women CAN participate in this activity.
Your park admission is included.
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
20 minute animal program + a full day at the park
Capacity
10
Vendor
This activity is operated by Sea Life Park.
