International Aquarium Congress
The most important event on the public aquarium industry's calendar.
Member Zone
Become a member of the Two Oceans Aquarium and gain access to oceans of discounts, freebies, events and more!
Shoreline Café
Gorgeous views of the marina and Table Mountain! The only dedicated children's play area at the V&A.
Dive with sharks
Scuba dive with our ragged-tooth sharks, stingrays and turtles! From R357.
Prices and opening hours
| Ticket (online) | Ticket (ticket office) | Annual pass (online) | Annual pass (ticket office) | |
| Adult | R100 | R112 | R243 | R270 |
| Child (14-17 years) |
R78 | R87 | R185 | R200 |
| Child (4-13 years) |
R50 | R55 | R113 | R125 |
| Child (under 4 years) |
Free | Free | Free | Free |
| South African pensioner |
R78 | R87 | R185 | R200 |
| South African undergraduate student |
R78 | R87 | R185 | R200 |
The Aquarium is open every day (365 days a year, including all public holidays) from 09h30 until 18h00.
From our exhibits
Palmate sea fan
Sea fans are related to soft corals. They look like small trees, but they are actually colonies of animals (polyps) living together in the shape of… Read moreNewsletter
FAQs
Can I host my function, event or conference at the Aquarium?
Yes, the Two Oceans Aquarium is a unique venue that boasts four function facilities: the Metropolitan Health Group and Qualsa Auditorium; the I&J Predator Exhibit;… Read more FAQsDid you know?
The male seahorse gives birth to babies – the female lays her eggs in the male’s pouch and, when they are ready, the babies hatch out of the pouch into the water.
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From our blog
Members only! Breakfast with the curator: Celebrating dads on 9 June 2012
Celebrate Father’s Day by bringing Dad and the rest of the family to this fascinating event! Members are invited to embark on a journey of shark discovery with the Two Oceans Aquarium Curator Michael Farquhar.
- Video: Ban the single-use plastic bag – this idea’s time has come16 May 2012
- SeaFans: New programme for Grade 8 and 9 learners15 May 2012
- All about the youth at the 2012 International Aquarium Congress14 May 2012
- Video: Our teacher makes magic at TEDxSeaPoint11 May 2012
- Matric Life Sciences revision workshop at the Two Oceans Aquarium: July 201210 May 2012
- Justin Gabriel of WWE visits the Two Oceans Aquarium(5855 views)
- I Was Here – BeenThere.tv Kiosk Photos(3634 views)
- Ocean Adventurer: Cape Town’s new marine eco-tour(2293 views)
- Win! Dive with two kinds of sharks(1819 views)
- Beware: Turtles for sale(1687 views)
- African penguin ambassador Ayoba: Happy birthday!(1609 views)
- Live Aquarium webcam: Sharks!(1566 views)
- Shoreline Café MSC certification: A first for Africa(1555 views)
- Shoreline Café at the Two Oceans Aquarium becomes first MSC-certified restaurant in Africa(1475 views)
- International Coastal Cleanup Day: 17 September(1435 views)
- Two Oceans Aquarium captures your great moments(1368 views)
- Photos: Two Oceans Aquarium’s photogenic underwater friends(1288 views)
- Cape Town shark dive special! Time is running out(1230 views)
- Penguin Promises: Waddle for a Week Day 1 (23 May 2011)(1185 views)
- Spectacular ragged-tooth and great white sharks: Meet both for less!(1160 views)
- Aquarium on alert as slender sunfish wash ashoreLast comment: 18 May 2012
- Becoming a volunteer at the Two Oceans AquariumLast comment: 16 May 2012
- Becoming a volunteer at the Two Oceans AquariumLast comment: 16 May 2012
- Becoming a volunteer at the Two Oceans AquariumLast comment: 14 May 2012
- Seriously weird: Sargassum fishLast comment: 14 May 2012
- Spotted gully shark: From the Two Oceans Aquarium Flickr groupLast comment: 12 May 2012
- Happy World Penguin Day!Last comment: 12 May 2012
- Snakes slither to Aquarium: Snouted cobra, egg eater and mole snakeLast comment: 10 May 2012
- I Was Here – BeenThere.tv Kiosk PhotosLast comment: 9 May 2012
- I Was Here – BeenThere.tv Kiosk PhotosLast comment: 8 May 2012
- I Was Here – BeenThere.tv Kiosk PhotosLast comment: 8 May 2012
- I Was Here – BeenThere.tv Kiosk PhotosLast comment: 8 May 2012
You could be here!
This is a live webcam of the I&J Predator Exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium. It’s happening right now!
- You can dive with these ragged-tooth sharks! Book now.
- Buy your Aquarium ticket online for less and view the wonders of the ocean at rock-bottom prices.
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- Host your party, function or wedding here.
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