Visit this center to learn about whales and other wildlife frequenting the Cook Islands. It’s an essential stop if you’re planning on going whale watching, and the center’s cosy Whale Tail Café has good coffee, snacks and wi-fi. Live critters include a giant centipede and coconut crabs, and there are also exhibits on sharks, turtles and shipwrecks.
Cook Islands Whale & Wildlife Centre
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