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
South African butterflyfish
Also known as the double sash butterflyfish, this is the only butterflyfish species to be found in both the Indian (warm) and the Atlantic (cold)… 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 I&J Predator Exhibit holds 2-million litres of water and the Kelp Forest Exhibit holds 800 000 litres. Every time you take a bath, you use between 150 and 200 litres of water.
Read more Did you knows?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(5830 views)
- I Was Here – BeenThere.tv Kiosk Photos(3626 views)
- Ocean Adventurer: Cape Town’s new marine eco-tour(2282 views)
- Win! Dive with two kinds of sharks(1815 views)
- Beware: Turtles for sale(1683 views)
- African penguin ambassador Ayoba: Happy birthday!(1602 views)
- Live Aquarium webcam: Sharks!(1557 views)
- Shoreline Café MSC certification: A first for Africa(1549 views)
- Shoreline Café at the Two Oceans Aquarium becomes first MSC-certified restaurant in Africa(1468 views)
- International Coastal Cleanup Day: 17 September(1431 views)
- Two Oceans Aquarium captures your great moments(1363 views)
- Photos: Two Oceans Aquarium’s photogenic underwater friends(1283 views)
- Cape Town shark dive special! Time is running out(1227 views)
- Penguin Promises: Waddle for a Week Day 1 (23 May 2011)(1178 views)
- Spectacular ragged-tooth and great white sharks: Meet both for less!(1154 views)
- 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
- I Was Here – BeenThere.tv Kiosk PhotosLast comment: 7 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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