Two Oceans Aquarium
An aquarium at the V&A Waterfront showcasing marine life where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The 10-meter kelp forest tank and the penguin exhibit are the most popular.
The Two Oceans Aquarium focuses on the marine ecosystems shaped by the different currents on either side of the Cape Peninsula. Its most distinctive feature is a 10-meter-tall kelp forest tank, alongside large ocean exhibits for African penguins, sea turtles, sharks and rays. Scheduled feedings and talks take place daily, and a children's area lets visitors touch starfish and sea urchins. Certified divers can book a dive in the shark tank. Adult admission costs about ZAR 250 to 300, and buying tickets online offers a discount. The aquarium is open roughly 09:30 to 18:00 daily. Located at the V&A Waterfront, a visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and it can be paired on the same day with the Zeitz MOCAA and the Robben Island ferry terminal.
Opening hours
About 09:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- V&A Waterfront
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- Bo-Kaap
- Greenmarket Square
- Signal Hill
- Company's Garden
- District Six Museum
- Castle of Good Hope