Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Hawaiians and the Sea
March 1-31, 2011
9am-5pm
All ages
Discover the special bond between Hawaiians and the Sea. Join us as Maui Ocean Center honors the Hawaiian culture with a fascinating series of presentations and demonstrations by local cultural practitioners, artisans and much more. www.mauioceancenter.com
“Fins and Flippers” Tour
February 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011
Tuesdays and Fridays
11:30am-12:30pm
Ages 3 and up with accompanying paying adult
Discover fascinating facts about sharks and sea turtles with an Ocean Naturalist, sneak a peek behind-the-scenes and participate in a supervised feed at Hammerhead Harbor and Turtle Lagoon. Cost: $10 plus admission; Reservations: (808)270-7088. www.mauioceancenter.com
“Meet the Diver” Tour
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011
Wednesdays
1pm-2pm
Ages 3 and up with accompanying paying adult
See what it takes to care for the marine animals and exhibits at the Aquarium! Learn about an aquarist’s duties, tour behind-the-scenes and participate in a supervised feed at Hammerhead Harbor and Turtle Lagoon. Cost: $10 plus admission; Reservations: (808)270-7088. www.mauioceancenter.com
Green Day
March 17, 2011
Thursday
9am-5pm
Ages 3 and up
Join us for special presentations on ocean, land and energy conservation, discover tips on “going green”, learn about the Aquarium’s green initiatives, and about how other eco-friendly companies are helping to keep Hawaii green! www.mauioceancenter.com
I Spy a Spineless
April 1-30, 2011
9am-5pm
All Ages
Explore the incredible world of marine invertebrates – animals that lack a backbone – with fascinating little-known facts, hands-on presentations at the Tide Pool and Discovery Pool exhibits, an invertebrate scavenger hunt and much more! www.mauioceancenter.com
