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Two Oceans Aquarium

The Two Oceans Aquarium sits at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa, and opened on 13 November 1995. Named for the meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, it houses roughly 8,000 animals across more than 300 species. Highlights include a 2-million-litre shark exhibit, the 1.6-million-litre I&J Ocean Exhibit with a 10-metre transparent tunnel, and a living kelp forest.

Opened
November 13, 1995 · 30 years of history

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Exterior of Two Oceans Aquarium
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TypeAquarium
LocationSouth AfricaCape Town
OpenedNovember 13, 1995 Source
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Where is the Two Oceans Aquarium located?
It is at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. Source
When did it open and how large is it?
It opened on 13 November 1995 and houses about 8,000 animals representing over 300 species. Source

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