Kili Correa, 2, is captivated by the 3,500-gallon aquarium in the Mokupapapa Discovery Center Saturday.
Keiki color in ocean coloring books at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center Saturday.
The Mokupapapa Discovery Center is decorated with balloons designed by Aloha Baskets and Balloons during its grand reopening Saturday.
Kaniaulono Hapai, 6, peers into the 3,500-gallon aquarium in the Mokupapapa Discovery Center during its grand reopening in the historic Koehnen’s Ltd. building in downtown Hilo Saturday morning. Photos by HOLLYN JOHNSON/Stephens Media Hawaii
The Mokupapapa Discovery Center hosts its grand re-opening in the historic Koehnen’s Ltd. building in downtown Hilo Saturday morning. The education facility is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. HOLLYN JOHNSON/Stephens Media Hawaii