Two Oceans Aquarium, Public aquarium at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
The Two Oceans Aquarium contains marine species from the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, including sharks, penguins, jellyfish, and colorful tropical fish.
The aquarium opened its doors in November 1995, establishing itself as a primary marine research and conservation center in the Southern African region.
Exhibits showcase South African maritime traditions and fishing practices while connecting them to modern marine science and conservation methods.
The facility includes a PADI certified diving school, educational programs for schools, guided tours, touch pools, and scheduled animal feeding demonstrations.
The kelp forest exhibit recreates an underwater bamboo forest environment with indigenous fish swimming through tall strands of sea kelp.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: November 13, 1995
Website: https://aquarium.co.za
GPS coordinates: -33.90806,18.41767
Latest update: June 4, 2025 09:40
Cape Town progresses between sea and mountains with a pace that varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. As soon as you follow the Atlantic coast, the air becomes cooler, and then the city broadens towards the peaks where trails climb along rocky slopes. You then pass through older streets with colorful facades that catch the eye before reaching gardens stretching at the foot of Table Mountain. The recent history remains very present, and the traces of apartheid can still be felt when visiting the island where many political prisoners were held. Markets bring a lively, bustling atmosphere, much like the beaches where swimmers and marine animals mingle. This selection highlights places that define Cape Town’s spirit, allowing you to explore the city through its panoramas, neighborhoods, and heritage.
Cape Town Stadium
790 m
Non-Violence
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
473 m
Foreshore Freeway Bridge
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Granger Bay Boulevard
622 m
Green Point Stadium
881 m
Portside Tower
1 km
1 Thibault Square
1.3 km
Nobel Square
251 m
Chavonnes Battery
378 m
Triangle House
1.3 km
Cape Medical Museum
285 m
Mouille Point Lighthouse
980 m
Martin Melck House
1.3 km
Cape Town Diamond Museum
454 m
Metlife Centre
1.2 km
V&A Waterfront clock tower
453 m
Goodman Gallery Cape Town
740 m
Synchrolift, Port of Cape Town
393 m
Robben Island Embarkation Building
538 m
Iziko South African Maritime Centre
348 m
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Swing Bridge
438 m
Old Port Captain's Building, V&A Waterfront
418 m
Grain Silo, V&A Waterfront
494 m
Bascule Bridge, V&A Waterfront
224 m
Time ball tower, V&A Waterfront
278 m
Treadmill, Breakwater Prison
207 m
Lion Battery
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