Aquarium ・ South Africa ・ Durban

uShaka Marine WorlduShaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World is a 16-hectare marine theme park on Durban's Golden Mile in South Africa, which opened on 30 April 2004. Its centerpiece, Sea World, is billed as Africa's largest aquarium, with a total tank volume of about 17,000 m³ and roughly 10,000 animals as of 2010. Alongside the aquarium, the park includes the Wet 'n Wild water park, dolphin and seal shows, and a reptile exhibit.

Exterior of uShaka Marine World
Photo: Christophe Badoux / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

uShaka Marine World basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationSouth AfricaDurban
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

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FAQ

When did uShaka Marine World open?
It opened on 30 April 2004 in Durban, South Africa. Source
How large is the aquarium?
The park covers 16 hectares and has a total tank volume of about 17,000 m³. Its Sea World section is described as Africa's largest aquarium. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

Last verified: / Source: ushakamarine.com