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    Two Oceans Aquarium

    4,748 Reviews
    #26 of 182 things to do in Cape Town Central
    Features Animals
    Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums
    Closed Now: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Alfred Basin, Dock Road | V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
    Open today: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
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    • Average15%
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    “sea life”(182 reviews)
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    “clown fish”(75 reviews)
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    The Two Oceans Aquarium is a window into the spectacular oceans surrounding the southern African coast. Through displays ranging from the small and almost fantastical Knysna seahorses, to sea turtles and shoals of shimmering fish, the aquarium holds...more
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    Alfred Basin, Dock Road | V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Great, if you love water creatures

    It was great to watch various fish, crabs. The tunnel n big tank was great with sharks. Kids loved the puppet show, arts n craft activity too followed by penguin gallery. Penguin gallery has various species of penguins. This place even has a small gift...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Yash1713
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for your review of the Two Oceans Aquarium. We are happy to hear that a good time was had by all.

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    WOW

    Very educational and fun. Lots of marine life to see. Our highlight was the shark. Taking a picture of it as it swims past in the viewing tunnel. There was even a dome you can sit in at take photos of all the clown fish...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank JonathanKleppan
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    What a great review of the Two Oceans Aquarium. The penguins might have a bit of a smell, but you cannot deny that are absolutely cute!

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    left us blue

    charming and friendly effort for an educational facility. highly recommended for families with smaller children. wouldn't visit above the age of 14 or without children.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Gerhard P
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for your review of the Two Oceans Aquarium.

    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Mrs

    Was last there many years ago. Loved every minute.All the displays were very well marked and explanations also where required. Excellent

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank LeanneSouthAfrica
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for your review of the Two Oceans Aquarium. We hope to see you again soon

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Was not impressed

    I think that the entrance fee is way to expensive for the experience. Even though there are beautiful things to see I was disappointed with the experience as a whole.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank lidellbotha
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed in your visit to the Aquarium. Perhaps you would like to engage with us and let us know how we can improve?

    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Hot as hell

    School vacation with kids under 11 yrs old. Everyone was excited, for their first trip to the two oceans aquarium. From their home town in DBN, which boasts ushaka marine world, they were hoping for a comparable experience at the least. Their hopes were dashed....More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank shen_AQ
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review of the Tw Oceans Aquarium. We are sorry to hear about your experience, but as you rightly pointed out, we the Waterfront as a whole was a hive of activity during the festive season. December...More

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Tremendous fun

    In all the years I’ve visited Cape Town, I finely visited the aquarium. I wasn’t disappointed! Lots to see with much information to read.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Linda R
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Lovely review. Thank you.

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Rainey day activity much better than expected!

    We visited the two oceans aquarium on a whim when we had a free afternoon and nothing else to do but we were so glad that we did! We spent such a long time wondering around, gazing at the fish - so many that we...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Alis0n_90
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Love you review. Thank you.

    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Birthday free tickets

    On your birthday or six days after with the presentation of your south African ID you will gain free entry! Can't wait to visit again on my Birthday

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Kimberley950
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    So much to see

    A real gem at the Waterfront. There are many species to see and lots of explanations, making the visit interesting for all ages.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank paradiseBedford
    twooceansaquarium, Public Relations Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for your lovely review of the Tw Oceans Aquarium.

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    Go10544018895
    4 November 2018|
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    Response from twooceansaquarium | Property representative |
    Good day You can visit the Aquarium as an individual, a family, a group. Our opening times are 09:30 - 18:00 during the week and 09:00 - 18:00 over weekends. Please visit our website for feeding times and other... More
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    845nick
    7 April 2018|
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    Response from twooceansaquarium | Property representative |
    Hi there Please visit our website and go to the shop button. You can buy ticket right there.
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    28 December 2017|
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    Response from BobMarshall666 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi. We paid at the door as we hadn't planned to go. The info page gives on-line prices, but there doesn't appear to be a family ticket. You are not permitted to put links into answers; I tried! However, I typed in Two Oceans... More
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