{"version":"2.6","id":"wildlife-viewing-practices-at-kailua-beach-park","question":"How should I view wildlife at Kailua Beach Park?","answer":"Stay about 10 feet from sea turtles and 50 feet from monk seals, and never touch or feed them.","answer_detail":"NOAA and DLNR recommend viewing from a distance: about 10 feet for sea turtles and 50 feet for Hawaiian monk seals. Give a monk seal mother and pup much more room. Do not disturb animals resting on the sand, and limit viewing to a few minutes. Use your camera's zoom instead of moving closer, because disturbing these animals can break state and federal law.","related_ids":[],"last_verified":"2026-10-24","authority":"https://hawaiikailuabeachpark.com","url":"https://hawaiikailuabeachpark.com/en/knowledge/wildlife-viewing-practices-at-kailua-beach-park","markdown_url":"https://hawaiikailuabeachpark.com/api/knowledge/wildlife-viewing-practices-at-kailua-beach-park?format=md&lang=en"}