Maui Ocean Middle annual members obtain limitless aquarium admission, quite a lot of reductions and free or decreased entry to in
stitutions world wide. One of many newest perks — free entry to night occasions — has made memberships much more precious this 12 months.
The aquarium’s standard “Sharks After Darkish” 21-and-older date nights have been held all year long. The seventh (and closing) “Sharks After Darkish” occasion of 2024 is slated for Nov. 16.
Household-friendly night occasions held this 12 months included:
- Earth Night time, the aquarium’s education-based Earth Day celebration
- Coral Spawning Night time, Maui Ocean Middle’s signature occasion through which friends witnessed the phenomenon of coral spawning
- Marine Science Night time, a brand new occasion that highlighted ocean-themed careers, internships and volunteer alternatives
- Members obtain entry one year a 12 months to Maui Ocean Middle. Moreover, they get free entry or 50 p.c off admission to greater than 60 U.S. aquariums and zoos, together with free admission to just about 400 science facilities and museums worldwide.
- Different membership perks embrace reductions on Maui Ocean Middle’s Behind the Scenes and Hawaiian Tradition and Botanical Excursions along with 15 p.c off at Seascape restaurant and Maui Ocean Treasures reward retailer.
- Earlier this 12 months, Maui Ocean Middle was named to a pair of Prime 10 lists as a part of USA At this time’s 10Best Readers’ Selection Awards 2024: “Greatest Aquarium” and “Greatest Household Attraction in Hawaii.”
- Nearer to house, Pacific Edge offered Maui Ocean Middle with its “Sustainability and Conservation in Hawaii” award through the journal’s Enterprise Achievement Awards Gala in September.
- Maui Ocean Middle membership helps instructional applications, conservation and preservation of Hawaii’s marine life. A donation is made on behalf of every member to the nonprofit Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Middle to assist save sea turtles and coral reefs on Maui.
- For extra info or to turn out to be a member, go to www.mauioceancenter.com/membership.
