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Sea World Aquarium

uShaka Marine World | 1 King Shaka Avenue, Durban 4001, South Africa
+27 31 328 8188
Ranked #2 of 46 attractions in Durban
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
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Durban, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

the service, apperance of the place, what one gets to see offered all the goodies especially the aquamarine More

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Gauteng, South Africa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Lots to see and do, excellent displays, helpful staff offering info and answering questions. Animal (live) shows are brilliant. We go almost every year More

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Curitiba
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

The structure and the variety is outstanding! Great indoor areas. The big ship is really a nice view. The staff was friendly and gave us great tips and lots of information. More

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Durban, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I have to say I have been to Sea World in the USA, and although we don't have some of the things they have, like thrill rides, etc. Our aquarium is BETTER than their's. Yes the USA has other enclosures that are special that we don't have, but our aquarium is far superior. South Africa be proud of what we... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This is one of the best aquariums I have ever been to, educational and fun. More

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Pietermaritzburg
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

This Aquarium is one of the best I've seen. Highly enjoyable and it is worth waiting for the show - the dolphins and seals and great! More

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Durban South Africa
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

We took our Grandchildren to Ushaka for the Easter Hunt in the Sae World Aquarium who amazing to be able to look at the fish and hunt for Easter Eggs at the same time. The Dolphin show was the highlight afterwards we went back into the Aquarium to take a slower walk through fantastic and the children loved it. Hope... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Althou Ushaka Aquarium is very expensive there is no doubt it is unbelievable, entry include a dolphin show (edutainment), and the seal show (but if you're not under 13 I wouldnt suggest going to the latter its very 'silly'). The aquarium is very educational an beautiful More

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Durban, South Africa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

One can spend hours here, the layout is fantastic, each exhibit more breathtaking than the previous, creatures large and small, the most beautiful jellyfish. Shark tank is a must. Enjoyed by all ages, the kids, as well as grandma and grandpa. Dolphin shows with differnt themes. Hug a dolphin! Night shows during holiday season. On par with Atlantis aquarium, so... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Visit Sea world where you will see the dolfins in a fantastic show along with the other attractions parrot show, Penguin, Sharks and a brilliant Aquarium, and a fun park for the children. More

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