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There are many things to do at the Two Oceans Aquarium, and many different ways to experience our underwater world. Explore the ocean's wonders, get an annual membership for unlimited access, learn to scuba dive for the very first time inside, or simply enjoy the beauty of the ocean with those you love. Pages.
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- You can find Nemo: And by "find Nemo", I mean "find yourself surrounded by Nemos."
- You can be a turtle. And take turtle-grams to post on your Instagram to the envy of all your followers and the people who bullied you in high school!
- You can play at the I&J Children’s Play Centre. Sometimes they even have puppet shows!
- You can discover some weird-looking fish. The Skretting Diversity Gallery is home to some fish that can’t be found in any other aquarium in the world.
At 1.6 million litres, the I&J Ocean Exhibit provides a massive home to rays, musselcrackers, green sea turtles, indigenous fishes and much more. Whether viewed from the 10-metre long transparent tunnel or the giant viewing window - the I&J Ocean Exhibit is your glimpse into South Africa's warm waters.
The warmer waters in the I&J Ocean Exhibit are home to numerous subtropical species such as rays, musselcrackers, green sea turtles, indigenous fishes and much more. Visitors watch in awe as enormous rays float above their heads, and impressive musselcrackers swim past. This Exhibit is a truly immersive experience.
- Free Entry, Beach Cleanups, Rare Jellyfish, Scuba Diving
- The Penguin Waddle
- Glow-In-The-Dark Jellyfish Gallery
- Monthly Beach Cleanups
- Daily Shark & Penguin Feedings
- Free Entry During Your Birthday Week
- Dives with Ragged-Tooth Sharks, Stingrays
- Over 8 000 Curious Creatures
- Behind-The-Scene Tours
- Educational Puppet Shows
Last updated:Tuesday, 11 June 2024 If you’re a local, then you've probably been to the Two Oceans Aquarium (and if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat). There’s so much to (re)discover about this magical place, whether you’re a newcomer or have been countless times. The penguin waddle through the aquarium; a Jelly Gallery with jellies so rare they d...
Get up close and personal with the adorable Northern Rockhopper penguins. Every day around lunch time, these feathered friends walk through the penguin exhibit to and from their beach-like post, giving visitors a chance to watch them waddle. Meet Chippy Goodwill, Wallace and Grommet and, our personal favourite, Teddy, the oldest of the bunch at 30 ...
Did you know jellies have no hearts, brains or spines? Displayed with a glow-in-the-dark effect, there’s an entire Jelly Gallery dedicated to these extra terrestrial-like creatures. Plus, hidden among the nightlight jellies are two rare “pink meanies” - so rare they have yet to be formally described and given a scientific name. Krish Lewis is the a...
Trash Bash is an opportunity for enthusiastic, ocean-minded people to participate in regular beach cleanups around Cape Town. Those who join break away into small groups, with one person taking on the role of the scribe and recording all the items collected. It happens every third Saturday of the month. The event focuses on the 12 items often found...
This is one of the most popular activities at the aquarium. The African penguin colony is fed by the penguin keepers, while scuba divers hand-feed the stingrays and larger fish at the I&J Ocean Exhibit. You can also watch divers feed hake to ragged-tooth sharks in the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) Shark Exhibit (only on Saturdays). See feeding ti...
The Two Oceans Aquarium has a fantastic birthday deal for all South African citizens: Get free access to the aquarium on your birthday, plus for six days thereafter. That’s a whole week’s chance to do one of the city’s most awesome experiences. See how you can claim free entry to the Two Oceans Aquarium. Simply stop by, show a valid ID that reflect...
Qualified scuba divers can choose from three different scuba diving experiences at The Two Oceans Aquarium Dive School. You can dive with ragged-tooth sharks (no cage required) in the SOSF Shark Exhibit, swim with stingrays in the I&J Ocean Exhibit or discover the ocean wonders in the Kelp Forest Exhibit. Contact dive@aquarium.co.za. Never dived be...
Marine animals of all shapes and sizes can be found at the Two Oceans Aquarium, with more than 8 000 creatures to see and learn about. You can come face-to-face with predators of the deep, multi-coloured nemos, and curious creatures like the sleeping pufferfish, who camouflage perfectly with the sand. There are large exhibit windows or you can walk...
Go behind the scenes for a glimpse into the inner workings of the aquarium. From feeding sessions to animal care routines, the guided tour is your opportunity to see the animals and exhibits from a different point of view. It’s 75 minutes long and can take up to eight people. Book via emailing experience@aquarium.co.za. Guided tours take place at 1...
Kids between the ages of three and nine can watch interactive and educational puppet shows with some of the ocean’s most lovable characters. Meet Hatch the turtle, Peter the penguin, and Sally the seal at the I&J Children's Play Centre. The shows take place at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm daily. There’s also an arts and crafts section with a marine t...
Come face-to-face with giant spider crabs and have an adventurous tactile experience at the Touch Pool. Be sure to visit the I&J Ocean Exhibit, with its 9m long window, and 10m long full tunnel. Qualified divers can also make use of the opportunity to dive in this exhibit with shoals of fish and turtles.
Once in a lifetime experience for us, diving with amazing creatures at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town on Thursday the 25th 2021.
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