Each year
TripAdvisor holds its annual Travelers' Choice Awards as a part of the
publications Travelers' Choice List.
This is the second year in a row that one of Maui's own, Maui Ocean
Center in Ma'alaea, Maui has been awarded among the Top 25 Best Aquariums in
the United States. It is currently
rated at 13 out of 25 and Maui Ocean Center is thrilled to receive this
award.
The award is awarded
by travelers from all over the world who have visited and have be able to
create memories from their experience at the Aquarium.
Maui Ocean Center is
dedicated to showcasing the unique beauty of Hawaii's marine life and
ecosystems. It exhibits animals living in closely replicated habitats as their
natural ecosystems. Marine life in over 60 exhibits are showcased. Many of the
animals showcased are only found in Hawaii; nowhere else in the world.
The Aquarium
features one of the largest collections of live coral in the nation, Hawai'i
reef fish, sea turtles, octopus, and eels. There is also outdoor touch pools,
an exhibit of jellyfish that is just amazing. There is also a 54-foot acrylic
tunnel through a 750,000 gallon open ocean exhibit with 240 degree view acrylic
tunnel that guides visitors through the ocean depths, exploring the pelagic
fish, sharks and rays.
The Maui Ocean Center is one of the most amazing places to take your keiki and family to enjoy the day. Check their website at www.mauioceancenter.com for special educational events and kiddie stuff all thru the year. Personally it has been one of our families favorite to visit. Enjoy!!!
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