LAHAINA WILDLIFE FIELD GUIDE
Creatures of the Night: An evening wildlife exploration for kids in Kapalua, Lahaina
An interactive, educational 2.5-hour program led by The Ritz‑Carlton Maui, Kapalua that guides children (with an adult) to discover the night creatures of tropical Kapalua on land and along the beach.
Creatures of the Night: An evening wildlife exploration for kids in Kapalua, Lahaina.
In tropical Kapalua, just off Lahaina’s northwest coast, Creatures of the Night hands a child and their accompanying adult a place at the edge of two worlds—the darkened shoreline and the island’s nearshore land—where common daylight certainties give way to a quieter cast of life. The program is presented as an interactive, educational evening designed for discovery under the stars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Interactive, educational night discovery
This guided program blends hands‑on learning with evening exploration, letting children encounter and learn about the night creatures that emerge across Kapalua’s land and beach habitats.
Land and beach exploration
The itinerary alternates between terrestrial and shoreline sections so participants experience both habitats after dark and the different creatures each supports.
Designed for children and their adults
Framed as a family activity, the program emphasizes learning and interaction, inviting a child and accompanying adult to explore together.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The session moves at an easy evening pace: meet at Ambassadors Hale, then walk short, supervised legs across tropical land and onto the beach, pausing to watch, listen and learn about the creatures that become active as daylight fades. It’s structured to be both entertaining and instructive, with hands‑on and observational elements appropriate for children.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the listed duration is 2.5 hours.
Participants meet at Ambassadors Hale prior to departing for the evening exploration.
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied information; follow operator guidance for recommended attire and items.
The program is operated by The Ritz‑Carlton Maui, Kapalua; confirm booking and any participant requirements directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does Creatures of the Night take place?
The program is scheduled Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How long is the program?
The duration is 2.5 hours.
Where do participants meet?
Meeting location is Ambassadors Hale.
Who operates this program?
The Ritz‑Carlton Maui, Kapalua operates the Creatures of the Night program.
What will children do during the program?
Children (with an accompanying adult) explore night creatures across both land and beach habitats in an interactive and educational format.
Can an adult join with the child?
Yes—the session is presented as an experience where you join your child for the evening program.