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Share Review Save See all things to do Two Oceans Aquarium 4.2 About The area Reviews See options 4.2 4.2 of 5 bubbles ( 5,391 reviews #17 of 214 things to do in Cape Town Central 4,078 What is Travelers’ Choice? Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. About Travelers’ Choice 2025 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 wondrous discoveries around every corner. Come face-to-face with giant spider crabs and have an adventurous tactile experience at the Touch Pool. Be sure to visit the I&J Ocean Exhibit, with its 9m long window, and 10m long full tunnel. Qualified divers can also make use of the opportunity to dive in this exhibit with shoals of fish and turtles. The Jelly gallery is sure to mesmerize and enthrall. Read more Duration: 1-2 hours Meets animal welfare guidelines Closed now 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Monday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing About Travelers’ Choice 2025 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 wondrous discoveries around every corner. Come face-to-face with giant spider crabs and have an adventurous tactile experience at the Touch Pool. Be sure to visit the I&J Ocean Exhibit, with its 9m long window, and 10m long full tunnel. Qualified divers can also make use of the opportunity to dive in this exhibit with shoals of fish and turtles. The Jelly gallery is sure to mesmerize and enthrall. Read more Duration: 1-2 hours Meets animal welfare guidelines Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. 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Reviews Insider tips/Q&A (12) All reviews (5,391) Share an insider tip Write a review 4.2 Good 4.2 of 5 bubbles (5,391) Excellent 2,501 Good 1,948 Average 771 Poor 124 Terrible 47 See what travelers are saying Learn more Dewald R Cape Town Central, South Africa 3,957 contributions 5 of 5 bubbles Regardless of your age, a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium is always a fun experience. From informative displays and interactive stations to the fascinating exhibits and even some live feedings, there is something for everyone. I always love watching the live feedings, and as they are day and time dependent with multiple feedings throughout the day, it might be a good option to plan your visit around them. They also have entertaining puppet shows, during certain time slots, for the younger kids, so keep a lookout for them as well. After visiting the different exhibits, I loved popping in at their souvenir shop that has a variety of Cape Town and South African themed items, perfect for gifts. Overall, myself and the whole family loved our visit, and we will definitely be back. Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited February 2025 Traveled with family Written March 31, 2025 Jim H 19 contributions 5 of 5 bubbles Fun trip to the Two Oceans Aquarium! My wife and I had a free day for ourselves to roam the Victoria Alfred Waterfront and surrounding Cape Town area, so we checked out the Two Oceans Aquarium where we had booked a penguin encounter. The encounter was great, the staff did a fantastic job of giving us info about their operation, introducing us to many of the penguin residents and providing photo opportunities for us! We stayed at the aquarium for a while afterwards and enjoyed the multiple exhibits, the sea life, and we even stopped in the coffee shop for some lattes and a bite to eat. The aquarium also has a nice little souvenir shop that will cover any gift needs one might have. Prices were very reasonable and despite a few school groups, it never got overcrowded enough to be uncomfortable. It was a very enjoyable visit.I recommend stopping by if in the waterfront area, you won’t he disappointed. Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited October 2024 Traveled as a couple Written December 14, 2024 Moreen M Nairobi, Kenya 91 contributions 4 of 5 bubbles We had such a wonderful experience visiting the aquarium zoo in Cape Town (Two Oceans Aquarium). From the moment we stepped in, it was an exciting journey of discovery. We truly enjoyed the long, leisurely walks through the exhibits, taking in the vibrant underwater world.It was fascinating to learn about the wide variety of marine creatures—some we had never even heard of before! Seeing sharks, dolphins, octopuses, and jellyfish up close was both thrilling and educational. Each section offers a great opportunity to appreciate the diversity and beauty of life beneath the ocean surface.I’d definitely recommend visiting in the morning hours—it’s less crowded and you get to enjoy the exhibits at a more relaxed pace compared to later in the day.A perfect spot for both kids and adults, and a great way to spend a few hours in Cape Town while learning something new. Would happily go back again! Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited October 2024 Traveled with friends Written April 15, 2025 nflute00 Bristol, United Kingdom 60 contributions 5 of 5 bubbles On a slightly drizzly and cloudy day we went here to pass a few hours before the sun came out again. reasonably priced at around £10pp. Clean, tidy, with knowledgeable staff and exhibits were all well laid out. The fish and animals all seemed well care for, in comfortable environments and there was a clear focus on sustainability and animal welfare rather than just money and visitors.The penguins were a highlight -happy, swimming and family. Spent around 2 hours here and did it all and left happy. Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited January 2025 Traveled as a couple Written January 27, 2025 Merrowmum Guildford, United Kingdom 1,531 contributions 5 of 5 bubbles This is a very well thought out aquarium in terms of layout and design. You are led very nicely through, and have time to consider each area before taking in the next. Unsurprisingly, the aquarium specialises in local species, and does so very well indeed. The kelp forest area and cold coral area both reminded us of “real” places we have seen on our holiday round South Africa. We saw several species of fish that we have not seen in other aquaria we have visited, which is always a treat! It’s the first time I have actually managed to see an octopus, too! But my favourite areas were the jellyfish and, unsurprisingly, the final shark tank. Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited July 2025 Traveled as a couple Written July 28, 2025 Cris H Brisbane, Australia 1,169 contributions 3 of 5 bubbles This aquarium is pretty on par with most others you will see around the world. The stand out here is the shark tank where there are so many different types of shark in the tank and you can really get close to them to see the scale. It’s also got a lovely penguin exhibit that is open so you feel more intimate in the experience. It’s got steps throughout and while there are lift there are some areas that are not accessible if you have mobility needs. It’s an ok way to spend an hour or two but not something I would go out of my way to visit Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited May 2025 Traveled solo Written May 23, 2025 Anton Woerden, The Netherlands 54 contributions 4 of 5 bubbles A beautiful aquarium that once again clearly shows that we need to take better care of our oceans. The many basins from small to very large are nicely decorated and populated by fish and beautiful corals from the Two Oceans. It exceeded my expectations. Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited February 2025 Traveled as a couple Written February 9, 2025 Dean F South Africa 2 contributions 4 of 5 bubbles Great place to see aquatic animals!I love the penguin feeding and my favourite animal (shark) were so many! Totally recommended to kids and even adult who have hobby of adoring aquatic animals. Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited January 2025 Traveled solo Written January 19, 2025 Julie S Margate, United Kingdom 640 contributions 4 of 5 bubbles We arrived in Cape Town the day before,so on our first full day we got a taxi organised by the hotel to go to the V & A Victoria and Alfred.We went to the Aquarium as I’d heard a lot about it back in the UK.It wasn’t expensive to go In and they stamped your hand so you can come and go.It was very educational and interesting for adults as well as children.There were many tanks ranging in different sizes.And the same with the fish,they came in all different sizes shapes and colours. But they also had penguins as well. Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited June 2025 Traveled as a couple Written July 26, 2025 Melanie M Kraaifontein, South Africa 69 contributions 5 of 5 bubbles Watching the tranquility of the fish, in their enclosures, though sad, but also bringing the experience to the public. Seeing sharks, Penguins, etc, we would probably not be able to see in their natural habitat, is really eye-opening. Was an experience of a lifetime for my son, that could see penguins up close. Could definitely tick this off his bucket list Read more Review of: Two Oceans Aquarium Visited May 2025 Traveled with family Written September 24, 2025 These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Traveler photos (4,063) Add photos See all photos All reviews (5,391) Write a review Reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Filters (1) Sort by: Most recent Most recent Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order. Detailed reviews Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information. Popular mentions sea life shark tank penguin feeding kelp forest rainy day great for kids all ages worth a visit few hours couple of hours exhibits jellyfish species waterfront dive underwater conservation exhibition These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language. This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. Show original reviews Jannik M Bitburg, Germany 16 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Lovely aquarium 🪼 Oct 2025 • Couples Such a nice experience, very linear walk through the aquarium. They have a lovely jellyfish section with amazing lighting. The price was very nice, they had a promotion going that lowered prices after 3pm. Read more Written October 17, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Hugo C Rio de Janeiro, RJ 279 contributions 0 4 of 5 bubbles Penguins in Waterfront Oct 2025 • Couples The aquarium has a privileged location in Waterfront. Highlight for the giant turtles, sharks, arrayas and penguins. It’s worth it. Read more Automatically translated Written October 10, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Melanie M Kraaifontein, South Africa 69 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Awesome experience watching the sealife up close May 2025 Watching the tranquility of the fish, in their enclosures, though sad, but also bringing the experience to the public. Seeing sharks, Penguins, etc, we would probably not be able to see in their natural habitat, is really eye-opening. Was an experience of a lifetime for my son, that could see penguins up close. Could definitely tick this off his bucket list Read more Written September 25, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Companion800406 Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom 10 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Awesome Aug 2025 Amazing experience. If we had the time would go back. Awesome experience. Superb presentation, informative, friendly members. Read more Written August 14, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Pang O Perth, Australia 596 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Nice Aquarium Jul 2025 • Couples This is an impressive aquarium with many different kinds of interesting marine life. Definitely worth a visit for at least two hours. Read more Written August 13, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Benomark2000 Rabat, Morocco 740 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Jul 2025 very nice visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium – Cape Town Really a beautiful aquarium, not to be missed if you are in Cape Town. The prices are reasonable, the place is well thought out and especially very suitable for children, with fun, educational and interactive routes. Here you can discover a wide variety of marine life: impressive sharks, underwater forests. But the highlight is probably African penguins. An endangered species, of rare beauty, that can also be seen at large nearby. Seeing them up close here is really touching A fun and informative experience, perfect for young and old alike. Recommend without hesitation when visiting Cape Town. Read more Automatically translated Written July 30, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Merrowmum Guildford, United Kingdom 1,531 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Very good, modern aquarium Jul 2025 • Couples This is a very well thought out aquarium in terms of layout and design. You are led very nicely through, and have time to consider each area before taking in the next. Unsurprisingly, the aquarium specialises in local species, and does so very well indeed. The kelp forest area and cold coral area both reminded us of “real” places we have seen on our holiday round South Africa. We saw several species of fish that we have not seen in other aquaria we have visited, which is always a treat! It’s the first time I have actually managed to see an octopus, too! But my favourite areas were the jellyfish and, unsurprisingly, the final shark tank. Read more Written July 29, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Julie S Margate, United Kingdom 640 contributions 0 4 of 5 bubbles Little Fish Tank Jun 2025 • Couples We arrived in Cape Town the day before,so on our first full day we got a taxi organised by the hotel to go to the V & A Victoria and Alfred. We went to the Aquarium as I’d heard a lot about it back in the UK.It wasn’t expensive to go In and they stamped your hand so you can come and go.It was very educational and interesting for adults as well as children.There were many tanks ranging in different sizes.And the same with the fish,they came in all different sizes shapes and colours. But they also had penguins as well. Read more Written July 27, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Frans Vorster Roodepoort, South Africa 71 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Always be amazed!!! Dec 2024 When visiting Cape Town and the V&A waterfront a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium is an absolute must. Enjoyed by young and old. Just remember to give yourself enough time. There is so much to see and enjoy. Diverse experiences including display tanks, live shows and interactions. An absolute must when you are in Cape Town. Read more Written July 9, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Cris H Brisbane, Australia 1,169 contributions 1 3 of 5 bubbles A nice aquarium May 2025 • Solo This aquarium is pretty on par with most others you will see around the world. The stand out here is the shark tank where there are so many different types of shark in the tank and you can really get close to them to see the scale. It’s also got a lovely penguin exhibit that is open so you feel more intimate in the experience. It’s got steps throughout and while there are lift there are some areas that are not accessible if you have mobility needs. It’s an ok way to spend an hour or two but not something I would go out of my way to visit Read more Written May 24, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. 1 2 3 4 5 6 … Showing results 1-10 of 3,865 Related Stories Best places to stay in Cape Town Aug 25, 2025 • 7 min read The top spots for first time visitors, couples, families, and more. By Travis Levius How many days in Cape Town is enough? 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