Maui Butterfly Farm Tour
The Maui Butterfly Farm is a butterfly conservatory owned by Siobhan and Geoffrey Wilson that opened in October 2020 on former sugarcane plantation land. Their 45-minute guided tour through an enclosed butterfly tents provides a close-up experience with native Hawaiian and Monarch butterflies and their life cycle, including caterpillars and chrysalises. The farm aims to educate visitors about protecting the rapidly declining global butterfly population through habitat restoration and breeding programs. Guests can aid conservation efforts by planting pollinator gardens and limiting pesticide use at home. Reviews highlight the informative, magical, and family-friendly qualities of the tour. The farm is in Olowalu, West Maui and offers morning tours starting at 10am for $38 per adult ticket, check booking calendar for dates. Photo credit to Maui Butterfly Farm.
Maui Pineapple Farm Tour
The Maui Gold Pineapple Farm in upcountry Makawao is the last working pineapple operation on Maui. Their 1.5 hour tour teaches the history and cultivation of pineapples in Hawaii, including the 18-month growing cycle from planting to harvest. The interactive, immersive experience includes stops in the fields at different growth stages and a visit to the processing warehouse. Guests receive a free souvenir pineapple to take home. Reviews highlight the educational, delicious, and family-friendly experience sampling different pineapple varieties and products like ice cream. Tours are offered daily at 9:30am, 11:45am, and 1:45pm for guests ages 3+ and cost $38 per ticket. The location is not ADA accessible. It’s recommended to pair this with a visit to Lāna‘i, nicknamed Pineapple Isle. Please check the booking calendar for available dates and for any changes in starting times. Photo credit to Maui Gold Pineapple Farm
Maui Ocean Center
The Maui Ocean Center is Hawaii’s largest aquarium, with over 60 exhibits showcasing the island’s extensive marine life. Their most notable attractions include a 750,000 gallon Open Ocean exhibit replicating reef and open sea habitats; the Living Reef coral farm displaying vibrant tropical fish and invertebrates; various marine life shows and feedings like the Turtle Lagoon and Shark Dive Maui; exhibits on Hawaiian cultural heritage and conservation efforts; and an immersive 3D humpback whale movie. Located in central Maui, this interactive learning destination reveals the diversity of Hawaii’s 100,000+ ocean species while educating about environmental protection. It’s open daily from 9am-5pm and features dining options. Pair it with an excursion to Lāna‘i’s Cat Sanctuary for more animal encounters. Please check the booking calendar for availability. Photo Credit Maui Ocean Center
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