The Experience
Now in its 36th year, join us this July 3rd and 4th as we celebrate Turtle Independence Day – an annual tradition honoring the journey of Hawai‘i’s beloved Green sea turtles. This meaningful event recognizes the growth and resilience of these majestic creatures and their cultural significance to our island home. Come together at Mauna Lani’s oceanfront for a family-friendly celebration inspired by the spirit of independence and the beauty of Hawai‘i’s natural world. Presented in partnership with Sea Life Park.
- July 3 & 4, 2025 | Located at the oceanfront (in front of Surf Shack)
- All ages
- Open to resort guests and community members
Itinerary of Events
Turtle Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 4 | Details and more programming to be announced
Turtle Program
Mālama Honu, Mālama Honua
Turtle Program
Mālama Honu, Mālama Honua
Marvel at our Green sea turtles at Honu Lagoon while exploring the biological, ecological and cultural significance of Hawaii’s native species.
- Located at Honu Lagoon
- Daily at 8:30AM
- 45 minutes
- All ages welcome
“Our relationship with our natural resources lives through the central idea of aloha ʻāina, of having a loving, respectful and reciprocal relationship with our land," says Ethan Souza, a Natural Resources Manager at Mauna Lani. The honu (Green sea turtle) is so culturally and ecologically significant that ancient Hawaiians may have believed their shells symbolically carried a map of the Polynesian Oceania world, encompassing the Hawaiian islands, Rapa Nui and Aotearoa.
- Located at the oceanfront (in front of the Surf Shack)
- Annually on July 4th
- Roughly 3 hours
- All ages
- Open to resort guests and community members
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