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Two Oceans Aquarium: Traveler Reviews

Alfred Basin, Dock Road | V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
27-21-418-3823
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Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
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 older children, Activities for young children
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Well laid out aquarium.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

There are a good many fascinating exhibits in the aquarium, all well presented, with plenty of accompanying facts. Children well catered for with interactive exhibits.

Visited January 2013
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St. John's, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Interesting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

Not a huge facility but an interesting way to spend a couple of hours. The tanks had some good information on the species in he area.

Visited January 2013
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sumsite
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26 reviews 26 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Very interesting aquarium.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

I did find this one of the best aquariums I've been in. I got the impression they do actually care about the inmates.
The tanks seem to be big enough for the inhabitants. All clean and well kept with a lot of good conservation information.

Visited January 2013
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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45 reviews 45 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A must for the kids when in Cape Town”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

The aquarium is one of the biggest in SA, and boasts a massive tank with great white sharks (3), giant manta rays, ragga tooth sharks, turtles and lots of other fish. There is also a large seaweed garden and quite a few 'touch and learn' exhibits for the children. The penguin enclosure is always fun as well, and they always make me laugh. Definitely a must see attraction!

Visited February 2013
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Channel Islands
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Reasonable attraction”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

I'm not a grat fan of aquariums as a rule, as I believe that large animals such as Sharks etc should really be in their own environment, however, what is interesting is seeing the different species of jelly fish, anenome and sea horse - okay but not my favourite place.

Visited January 2013
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