The Hawaiian Council has bought Sea Life Park in Waimanalo, aiming to turn the 62-year-old attraction into a Native Hawaiian-led cultural and educational spot — a hopeful shift for the park and local community.

• The Hawaiian Council bought the park from Herschend Family Entertainment; the price was not shared.
• No layoffs are planned during the handover, and the park stays open.
• The new owners want a Native Hawaiian-led place that tells Hawaiian stories for both locals and visitors.
• The park keeps its current lease setup with the state land department and Hawaii Pacific University.

Outlook: Plans are still being shaped, but expect the park to slowly add more Hawaiian cultural and educational features while staying open.