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Mokupapapa: Discovery Center for Hawaii's Remote Coral Reefs


ADDRESS: 308 Kamehameha Ave., Suite 109
CITY: Hilo
STATE: HI
COUNTRY: USA
PHONE 1: 808/933-8198
WEBSITE: www.hawaiireef.noaa.gov
This 4,000-square-foot center is perfect for children, who can explore the Northwest Hawaiian Islands coral reef ecosystem. Through interactive displays, engaging three-dimensional models, and an immersion theater, the kids can learn natural science, culture, and history while having a great time. A 2,500-gallon saltwater aquarium provides a habitat for a collection of fish from the Northwest Hawaiian Islands reefs. Lots of fun at a terrific price: free!

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Hawaii 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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