The Waikīkī Aquarium has a long and venerable history. Open on March 19, 1904, it is the second-oldest public aquarium in the United States. Then known as the Honolulu Aquarium, it was established as a commercial venture by the Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land Company, who wished to “show the world the riches of Hawaii’s reefs.”
The Waikiki Aquarium mission is to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life.
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