Cape Town Aquarium -

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Our favourite spots...

We're regulars at the Two Oceans Aquarium. The children even have their favourite exhibits. Tim loves the moon jellies and the touch pools (slippery sea lettuce – yuk!). Sarah likes the seahorses.

Then there's always the horrid fascination of the slimy hags, those gigantic eels, the s-h-a-r-k-s… !

Here's my own favourite spot! I like to sit in front of the tranquil Kelp Forest, watching the fronds swaying with the watery 'breeze'. I don't usually get to stay there long though before the kids start tugging at me.

The seals are unbelievably fast and sleek as they tumble turn against the glass of their tank. If you're fascinated by the seals but the kids need attention, you're in luck because…

…the children's activity centre is right beside the seals! You can watch seals to your heart's content while someone else entertains the offspring. This is my niece's favourite spot with puppet shows and wonderful creative activities for children up to about 8 years of age.
Puppet show time is 11h00 every day - don't miss out!

Latest addition to favourites

My brother says I have to mention the new addition to the Cape Town Aquarium predator tank – a shoal of pilchards! Don't ask me how they avoid being eaten, but they are totally mesmerizing – a masterpiece of precise and nimble formation swimming as they zip around in perfect in time.

You'll find your own favourites and when you do let me know. I'll be keeping a list of 'best Cape Town Aquarium spots' so that we can compare notes.

Useful information

Here's some useful information for planning your trip to the Two Oceans Aquarium at the Waterfront.

Opening hours

Open every day of the year from 09h30 until 18h00.

Your tickets are valid for the whole day, so you can nip out for a bite to eat or a change of scene.

Feeding time is always fun to watch, so plan to be there for one of these if you can. We recommend the penguin feeding – you get up close and VERY personal!

Feeding times at Two Oceans Cape Town Aquarium

• I&J Predator Exhibit - 15h00 daily
• Kelp Forest Exhibit - Wednesdays and Sundays at 12h00
• Penguins in the Sappi River Meander Exhibit - 11h30 and 14h00 daily
• Cape fur seals – 11h00 and 14h00 daily

Admission prices
Valid until 31 August 2008

• Adults R76
• Children ( 4 - 17 years ) R35
• Under 4 years Free
• Pensioners R60.00 *
• Undergraduate Students R60.00 *

*identification required

Directions to find the Aquarium

• Coming into the CBD on the N1 or N2
• Turn right into the V&A Waterfront at the first traffic lights
• Take the first left at the first traffic circle
• Drive 2km, the Two Oceans Aquarium is on the right hand side