At the Waikiki Aquarium, our mission is to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine life. Founded in 1904 and administered by the University of Hawaii since 1919, the Waikiki Aquarium is located on the shoreline of Waikiki Beach next to a living reef and across from Kapiolani Park. The Aquarium showcases more than 500 species of aquatic animals and plants, and maintains more than 3,000 marine specimens. 2014 marked the 110th anniversary of the Aquarium, making the Waikiki Aquarium the 2nd oldest in the United States. The Aquarium is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information about the Waikiki Aquarium, including membership and facility rentals, please call 808-923-9741 or visit www.waikikiaquarium.org.