Journey through a sea of life at Maui Ocean Center, the Hawaiian Aquarium, voted Hawaii's Top Attraction by Zagat Survey US Family Travel Guide! Come eye to eye with octopus, turtles, moray eels, sharks and stingrays at Maui Ocean Center, the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. Ocean Naturalists give presentations throughout the day at the Shallow Reef Exhibit, Turtle Lagoon and Open Ocean Exhibit. Twice a day, a diver also gives a presentation from inside the Open Ocean Exhibit (ask for times upon arrival). The new Marine Mammal Discovery Center features interactive stations as well as life-size models of monk seals, dolphins and whales. Certified Scuba divers can even explore the Open Ocean Exhibit from inside with the Shark Dive Maui program. Maui Ocean Center features more than 60 self-paced interactive exhibits; two restaurants (Seascape Ma'alaea Restuarant and Reef Cafe'); and the Maui Ocean Center gift shop. Maui Ocean Center tickets are One-Day passes that guests with tickets may enter the special Express Entry. Open Daily 9-5pm (July and August, extended summer hours) ELECTRONIC TICKETS AVAILABLE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE, DAILY ADMISSION AVAILABLE AT FRONT GATE.