School Holiday Fun at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Let the children explore the magic of the ocean during the school holidays at the Two Oceans Aquarium. From face painting and puppet shows to feeding time with ocean creatures, the fun is endless. Plus, with extended opening hours during the school holidays, there’s more time to soak up the fun. Read on to find out what’s on offer at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Special Events at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Over the school holiday, Jasmine, the Face Painting Fairy, will be visiting the I&J Children’s Play Centre every day to create beautiful artwork on your child’s face! Using every colour of the rainbow, your child can wear their favourite sea creature on their face for the rest of the day. Jasmine will be available from 9am to 3pm every day from 29 March to 7 April 2025.

Kids aged three to nine will also be in stitches at the Two Oceans Aquarium’s puppet shows! Featuring iconic characters such as Sally the Seal, Henry the Seahorse, Peter the Penguin, and many more, the puppet show gives children the opportunity to learn and laugh. The show takes place daily at 10.30am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pm at the I&J Children’s Play Centre.

Feeding Time Fun at the Two Oceans Aquarium

One of the most exciting times at the Two Oceans Aquarium is Saturdays at 12 noon, where scuba divers enter the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit to feed the ragged-tooth sharks! Viewers at the impressive main window can ask questions and learn all about these magnificent animals.

African penguin feeding time is also an exciting time at the Aquarium. Daily at 11.30am and 2.30pm, the colony is fed delicious fish by the Penguin Keepers at the Penguin Exhibit. And, while you watch the African penguins enjoy their meal, you can learn about their habits, lifestyles, and the risks they face in the wild.

Penguin lovers can also enjoy a Penguin Experience – a chance for up to two people to join one of the Penguin Keepers for an informative, fun, and exhilarating face-to-face experience with the feathered friends! During this time, you can learn how the penguins are cared for at the Two Oceans Aquarium, discover their stories, and have the chance to meet the penguins behind the scenes.

Other Fun Activities at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Make sure to count the Nemos at the Aquarium’s Western Clownfish Exhibit! One of the most popular exhibits, the tank home to a family of colourful Western clownfish. Children and adults alike can sit in the middle of the exhibit as though submerged underwater – it’s an experience like no other. Snap a picture of your kids as they enjoy this immersive experience.

Ensure that you also have a go at spotting the common octopus – known as a master of disguise. Renowned for its rapid colour changes, the octopus can adapt its body colour to match that of the surrounding environment within seconds. Spend some time in the Diversity Gallery, where you might have to look extra carefully to find the outstanding octopus.

Special Offers at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Free birthday entry: Enjoy a free visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium. The special has been extended to include your entire birthday month, valide until 31 March 2026. Bring your SA ID along to show your birth date.
After 3pm Special: Buy your ticket at the aquarium ticket office after 3pm for entry on the same day, and you’ll qualify for a discount – find out more here.
Cape Town Unlimited City Pass: This is an affordable bundle of entries providing access to more than 70 top local tourist attractions in Cape Town. Find out more here.