Backstage Pass: Model Victoria gets educated at Sea Life Park

by VICTORIA
CTFashionMag.com

Widely considered, among locals and tourists alike, as one of the best (not to mention, most educational) wildlife attractions in O’ahu, Sea Life Park features a myriad of marine life in beautifully curated enclosures.

The titular “sea life” has nearly all made its home at this one-of-a-kind sanctuary due to being a “human imprint” (deemed unfit for inhabitation in the wild due to unnatural human interactions) or due to being injured or born into captivity.

Unlike many mainstream zoological and aquarium attractions, Sea Life Park sets itself apart in that it not only ethically sources its marine life residents in humane manners but also utilizes their presence for educational purposes, encouraging and promoting the principles of conservationism and an eco-friendly lifestyle.

We were elated to receive an included 10-day pass to this peaceful and serene park with our “Gold Package” at the Aloha Kai Luau, and each visit offered a completely new and exciting experience, filled with envy-inducing photo ops, pristine and unparalleled natural views, and informative lectures about a variety of fascinating animal and marine life species.

 

ACTIVITIES AND TALKS:

Listen in as a knowledgeable and friendly expert gives in depth lectures regarding the day to day lives of some of the islands most fascinating species:

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HABITATS AND EXHIBITS:

Learn about all your favorite sea animals in Hawaii at Sea Life park habitats and exhibits. Educational exhibits showcase trainer-led talks about sea lions, reef sharks, sea turtles, and other friendly reef creatures.

OHANA LEARNING CENTER:

The brand new interactive seaside museum featuring a series of rotating exhibits. Enjoy an expansive and fascinating collection of seashells and fossils donated by the family of the late William Lai Lee, a former US Air Force major and chaplain who while stationed in cities all over the world explored the oceans.

SEA LION HABITATS

 

California sea lions divide their time between basking, snoozing, diving, floating and, of course, eating.

 

HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL HABITAT

The scientific order, Pinnipedia, consist of seals, sea lions, and walruses. All members of this order are expert divers and have four swimming flippers. Sea Life Park has a Hawaiian Monk Seal and California Sea Lions.

SHARK CAVE

Step into the world of Hawaii’s sharks, guided by dazzling interactive technology. A300,000–gallon aquarium is home to native Hawaiian sharks. The exhibit includes sandbar sharks, whitetip reef sharks and a blacktip reef shark.

 

HONU GREEN SEA TURTLE HABITAT

See the only active breeding colony of green sea turtles in the United States. As part of a resurgence to wild populations, the park releases between 200 and 800 green sea turtle hatchlings each year. Join in during feeding time.

 

PENGUIN HABITAT

Penguins in Hawaii? Get up close to Humboldt Penguins at this exhibit where you can watch these flightless birds “fly” through the water.

Sea Life Park also hosts a thrilling assortment of special events throughout the year, featuring art installations, local musicians, and traditional Hawaiian Pu Pu Platters.

Special thanks to the amazing Kei Segawa and the entire Sea Life Park team for facilitating our visit for this spotlight feature.

 

WEBSITE: https://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com

 

PHONE NUMBER: (808) 259-2500

 

INSTAGRAM @sealifepark

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