HWDC General Admission Tickets
Location: Hawai’i Wildlife Discovery Center, Whalers Village, Ka’anapali Beach Resort, Lahaina
Duration: Approximately 60-90 minutes
Hours: Open every day from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Suggested final entry: 7:00 pm
Cost: Pay what you wish (Minimum $1 donation)
Explore the wonders of Hawai’i’s native marine wildlife at the Hawai’i Wildlife Discovery Center (HWDC) in Whalers Village. Immerse yourself in over 30 interactive exhibits showcasing marine life, conservation efforts, the whaling era, and Hawaiian cultural values.
Marvel at the Immersive Experience, a captivating six-minute video screened on three walls, accompanied only by the sounds of ocean wildlife and waves. Delve into locally produced videos covering topics from “Voice of the Sea” to “What Does it Take to Disentangle a Whale?”
At the Kids Zone, children can get hands-on with marine debris art, learning firsthand about the impact of plastic pollution on local wildlife and ocean habitats. Admire works by local artists and photographers, including stunning wildlife murals by renowned artist Patrick Ching.
Browse the HWDC Shop for logo wear, jewelry, artwork, books, and sustainable products sourced locally in Hawai’i. With its engaging exhibits and educational offerings, HWDC is a destination for visitors of all ages.
Support our conservation efforts with your visit. Book Now and be inspired by the beauty of Hawai’i’s marine wildlife!
Chongjiu Gao2024-06-27Our tour guide, Heather, is amazing! We had a fun day exploring the island. Heather made us feel super welcome and she is so knowledgeable of the island. We booked the tour through our hotel concierge, and everything from pickup to lunch was great. Highly recommend the small group experience and make sure you ask for Heather as your guide :)
Linda Charmaine Davis2024-06-27Had a wonderful time
ashley2024-06-27heather was amazing. super informative about our stops, and overall super sweet!
Alyssa Grace2024-06-27Heather was an amazing tour guide! Very informative and made the tour even more fun!
Blayre Meadows2024-06-27What a powerful experience!! Austin was AMAZING! He is knowledgeable and extremely helpful. We had a bit of hiccup at pearl harbor, when waiting for the tour they had a glitch in the system and we did not receive our standby text. We had been waiting 3 hours to go to out to the memorial. It was time to leave, but Austin was extremely accommodating and made sure that we got to experience the memorial. This tour does not schedule a time for the memorial tour and you do have to wait. Make a reservation!! Highly suggest asking for Austin!
Dr. Torikul Islam2024-06-26That was a great tour, I enjoyed the tour. I would recommend specially if you have shot time in hand and want to see many things. Heather was the cool guide and explained all during the tour. Enjoy Honolulu. . Torikul Tennessee
Stephanie P2024-06-26Had a wonderful time in Hawaii. Christine was a wonderful driver highly recommend!
Isabelle Pierce2024-06-26Christine was a great guide, very interesting information provided throughout, and I loved the stop off at the beginning learning some of the Hawaiian history
Raquel Gonzales2024-06-26Christine was a great and informative tour guide! Thank you for making our visit memorable!
Liuliu Chen2024-06-25Wonderful tour with Michelle!! She’s funny, really nice and took a great guide around the Oahu island. Really appreciated!
