Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town: Tickets & Prices
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Aquarium
Opened 13 November 1995
Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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R280
R210 (Child 14-17, SA pensioner 65+, or SA student with card); R130 (Child 4-13, accompanied by an adult); Free (Child under 4)
Open 365 days a year, 09h30 - 18h00.
No advance booking required. Tickets are sold online (shop.aquarium.co.za) or at the door and grant all-day access, valid for use within 90 days of purchase; day tickets are non-refundable.
All-day access to the aquarium's exhibits at the V&A Waterfront, home to more than 8,000 animals from over 200 species of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, including the Kelp Forest and I&J Ocean Exhibit.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | R280 | shop.aquarium.co.za or on-site | |
| Child 14-17 | R210 | shop.aquarium.co.za or on-site | |
| Child 4-13 (with adult) | R130 | shop.aquarium.co.za or on-site | |
| SA pensioner / SA student | R210 | Valid SA ID or student card required | |
| With Cape Town City Pass | Included (free) | Scan pass barcode at entry |
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Ticket Options
R280
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Two Oceans Aquarium sits at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront and takes its name from its unique position where the cold Atlantic and warmer Indian Ocean currents meet — home to more than 8,000 animals from over 200 species drawn from both oceans. Highlights include the multi-storey Kelp Forest exhibit, predator and ray pools, sea turtles, and a hands-on touch pool, with daily feeding talks and shows. The aquarium is open 365 days a year and is one of the most straightforward, no-advance-booking-needed attractions on this list — and is one of the sites confirmed free with the Cape Town City Pass.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Kelp Forest Exhibit
A multi-storey tank recreating a real Cape Town kelp forest ecosystem, viewable from several levels including an underwater tunnel-style walkway.
Predator & Ray Exhibits
Ragged-tooth sharks and rays share a large open-topped tank, with daily feeding dives giving close-up views of the aquarium's largest residents.
Turtle Rehabilitation
The aquarium is also a rescue and rehabilitation centre for injured or stranded sea turtles, with some resident turtles on permanent display as part of its conservation work.
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Is the Two Oceans Aquarium Included on the Cape Town City Pass?
Compare Cape Town PassesYes — confirmed free entry on both the Unlimited Pass and Unlimited Premium Pass. It's listed on capetown.citypass.co.za's own 'Marine & Wildlife' category page, and the aquarium's own official site independently confirms City Pass acceptance on its own 'Specials' page.
Cape Town City Pass
Included. Confirmed free entry on both pass tiers — listed on capetown.citypass.co.za's "Marine & Wildlife" category page, and independently confirmed on the aquarium's own official site (aquarium.co.za), which lists the Cape Town City Pass on its own "Specials" page as unlocking access to the Aquarium.
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