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Two Oceans Aquarium | Aquarium | Cape Town

Marine Life In Abundance

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean at the Two Oceans Aquarium

The Two Oceans Aquarium is a window into the spectacular oceans surrounding the southern African coast. Through displays ranging from the small and almost mythical Knysna seahorses, to large ragged-tooth sharks, the Aquarium holds wondrous discoveries around every corner. Be mesmerised by the swaying of the giant kelp in the aptly named Kelp Forest Exhibit – one of only three living kelp forest displays in the world. Or come face-to-face with giant spider grabs and have an adventurous tactile experience at the Touch Pool. The Two Oceans Aquarium has a wide range of activities on offer, catering to guests of all ages. Explore their exquisite exhibits, have an encounter with a penguin, or take a dive amongst the myriad of see creatures found at the aquarium. There are facilities for young children as well as a restaurant for those who want to have a bite to eat. Come and explore, learn and experience the beauty of the marine life found in the southern Africa seas at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Vital Information:
Booking for the dives is absolutely essential
Online tickets are valid for three months from the date of purchase, but you can use it only once

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The Two Oceans Aquarium is the perfect non-weather dependent opportunity for divers to explore the underwater world of the oceans surrounding the Southern African coast. Diving in the Aquarium offers the unique opportunity to get close to shoals of large predators such as yellowfin tuna, striped bonito, dusky kob and black- and white musselcracker – as well as three turtles: a dive that you can’t experience in the natural environment. All divers are accompanied by a dive master and underwater photography is allowed. Each dive is preceded by a briefing to familiarise divers with the animals that they will encounter on the dive. Divers have the choice of either using their own dive gear, or to make use of the gear supplied by the Aquarium, which includes Reef wetsuits. The Aquarium supplies all divers with a cylinder and a Brightweights weight belt for their dive.

Visit the exhibits and learn about marine life. Even better, join the staff during feeding time to see a frenzy of activity, accompanied by a short talk from one of our staff. Get up close and personal with the adorable rockhopper penguins of the Two Oceans Aquarium. Learn about the feathered friends and watch them being fed. They also love sitting in people’s laps!

Get a lot closer to the animals of the I&J Ocean Exhibit! Engage with the friendly rescue turtles Bob and Sandy in our secure environment, and get a privileged look (with mask and snorkel) at the beautiful short-tail stingrays, the man-faced black musselcracker, giant guitarfish and the nearly 200 other fish swimming around this large-scale exhibit.

“Sea” life under the microscope! Check out the interactive exhibit that reveals the world of the very, very small. Also nearby is the Touch Pool, where you can pick up, touch and feel a variety of marine animals and plants.

The I&J Children’s Play Centre buzzes with the excitement and energy of children as they are entertained and informed through puppet shows that have an important environmental message, as well as arts and crafts activities, games, books and a sand pit. A great space for parents or guardians to relax while the little ones play to their hearts’ content.

Café V is open daily from 09:30 to 18:00 at the I&J Ocean Exhibit. Grab a cup of coffee while watching the gentle sway the turtles, guitar fish and stingrays gliding by. Right next door is Vista Marina, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – it offers stylish Mediterranean fare, great service and unbeatable views.

Address

Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa 8002

Directions

From the Cape Town International Airport:
Take the N2 South to Cape Town – approximately 20km. Turn right into the V&A Waterfront at the first set of traffic lights. Take the first left at the first traffic circle. Drive for approximately 2km, the Two Oceans Aquarium is on the right hand side.

From the Cape Town train station:

MyCiTi Bus route 104 runs between the Civic Centre and Sea Point, stopping outside the Aquarium

GPS Co-ordinates

S 33° 54' 28" E 18° 25' 3"

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