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Two Oceans Aquarium

Alfred Basin, Dock Road | V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
27-21-418-3823
As featured in Cape Town for young kids
4.0 of 5 stars 227 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
Description: South Africa’s largest aquarium is an educational and dramatic collection of exhibits and galleries; the weekly shark feeding is a popular attraction.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

It felt a little pricey at the time, but I guess it is one of those things you have to experience at least once. More

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Oklahoma
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The people in Cape Town seem very proud of the Aquarium. I have been to the Californi aqarium and the one in Vancouver, so I guess my frame of reference was a bit high. The "two ocean" theme didn't seem well played out. If your time is limited, so something else. More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

World class and well presented, well worth the visit. The kids want to go there on every visit to Cape Town. More

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Johannesburg
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

One of my favouritre places to visit with exhibits from both oceans (Indian and Atlantic). A lovely place to visit on a gloomy day with the kids. Good hands-on stuff for them to get involved in. More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I have visited a few times and always love it! There is always a new display or a new talk to attend. My personal favorite is the kelp forest and of course the shark tank! It's a well laid out aquarium, just wander around and you will see everything, it's a great experience to walk from one level to the... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Aquarium shows a nice display of marine life and it's also very informative with feeding shows of penguins and sharks. Kid's love those. If you are more adventurous, you can also book a dive in the shark tank. More

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Jhb
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Must do the aquarium especially if you have kids. It was a fun experience in comparison to other aquariums. More

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Pune
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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The entry cost is on the higher side but the experience of the life under water is jaw dropping. We visited the place and we enjoyed every bit of it. Right from the "Finding Nemo" type of fish to the giant sharks, to the Sea-horses and right down to my personal favourite the "Puffer fish" the ocean life at display... More

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South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Two oceans aquarium is a exelent visit by families visiting Cape Town. The stuff is friendly and very knowledgeble, patience and allways very keen to show he kids and anwser the enquisite questions, A lovely day for the whole family. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

A highly recommended morning out.....wonderful setting, children loved the interactive displays. More

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