Category: Hawaii Animals & Nature

There are times when living in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is less than convenient (expensive goods, lack of “road trips,” early-morning televised football games). But then, there are times when being isolated is a real perk — and Tuesday, March 8 is one of them! That’s when we can expect to see a “deep […]

Hawaii just wouldn’t be, well, Hawaii if not for our amazing ocean, coral reefs, and wildlife, and they’re a top-tier visitor attraction for many who come here.  In fact, when you book your vacation through Hawaii Aloha Travel, you have a whole host of ocean activities at your fingertips, if you want to explore Hawaii’s underwater […]

Box Jellyfish in Hawaii are one of the important sea creatures you should know about before you visit.  When you dream of your Hawaii vacation, you likely envision endless days floating peacefully in the Pacific Ocean – and you’ll likely get to enjoy some of that blissful relaxation while you’re here.  But, of course, the […]

Imagine you’re enjoying an evening boat ride in a calm bay during your visit to Hawaii. All of a sudden, a pod of spinner dolphins swims nearby, and you have the opportunity to dive in and swim with them. What do you do? The short answer is: keep your distance. According to the National Oceanic […]

Visitors lucky enough to travel to Hawaii this June or July are in for a celestial treat! According to the Honolulu Star Advertiser, this month, Jupiter and Venus will star in an astronomical show for several nights in the Hawaii skies. Each night, they will appear to come closer and closer together in the western evening […]

When you think about Hawaii weather, what kind of climate do you imagine? If you’re like most people, you picture Hawaii as a state that enjoys perpetual summer, complete with sunny skies and just enough rain to keep the valleys lush and green. You’d be right—mostly. But, Hawaii’s climate is much, much more complex. In […]

If you’re planning a visit to the Big Island, you may be in for a rare treat—but, only if you’re in the right place at the right time. Biologists from Cascadia Research Collective based out of Washington State has spotted a cluster of endangered false killer whales off Kawaihae, near Kona, on the Big Island, […]

Based upon its name alone, you would imagine Sea Life Park only featured marine life or ocean animals. But, as I found out on a recent trip there with my three children, the park’s aviary is really the star attraction. Located just ocean-side of the park’s jungle-gym, the aviary is a fully-interactive experience (that’s also […]

April was a very busy month at the Honolulu Zoo! A Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth was born April 20th and a Siamang Gibbon was born April 29th at the zoo, and both babies are healthy and thriving. The soon-to-be-named baby sloth is the first one born to mom, Harriet, at the Honolulu Zoo, and zoo officials […]

The vibrant colors of the peacock seem like the perfect fit for our islands’ tropical scenery. But are there peacocks in Hawaii?  Birds Throughout Hawaii The Hawaiian Islands are home to an amazing variety of native and exotic bird species, from the majestic nene goose to the curious rose-ringed parakeet. Ancient Hawaiians revered native birds […]

We’re smack-dab in the middle of Hawaii’s whale season. This is the time of year when humpback whales (Kohola, in Hawaiian) migrate to Hawaii waters to mate, give birth, and nurse their young. The good news? You don’t have to book a whale watching Oahu cruise to see these majestic sea creatures.  If you’re visiting […]

Hawaii chickens are a part of everyday life here. They wander our streets freely, wake us up with early calls, and often back up traffic as they cross the road. But why are they here? And why are there so many of them? Let’s investigate… Urban Chickens I live in an apartment building a mile […]