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Meet the real ambassadors of the ocean
Bayworld Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
The ever-popular Bayworld in Port Elzabeth.
© Chris Marais
Did you know?
Port Elizabeth's weather is rated as the fourth best in the world for a coastal city.
Along the East Coast in the heart of South Africa's friendliest and windiest city, you'll find an aquarium that is a treasure for young and old. Bayworld Port Elizabeth delights visitors daily with a dolphin show featuring the duo Domino and Dumisa, two Bottlenose dolphins. This Port Elizabeth aquarium is divided into three parts: an Oceanarium, museum and snake park.
The main attraction of the Oceanarium is the Dolphin Lake. Known as one of the world's biggest dolphin lakes, it is no surprise that it contains 4, 75 million liters of filtered seawater, is 60m long, 45m at its widest point and up to 4,5m deep.
In the main fish tank at Bayworld Port Elizabeth you'll be wowed with a colourful display of large fish, turtles and sharks. Visitors love to see if they can find Nemo in the smaller tropical tank, where tropical fish and sea turtles swim alongside each other.
Children are thrilled to observe the seals splash around in the large seal pool. The aquarium has the Cape Fur seal and the Sub Antarctic seal. If you want to see if penguins can really march then visit their area where they have a blast in the swimming hole and waterfall that they share with other sea birds.
Another great attraction at Bayworld Port Elizabeth is the Snake Park where you can study in great detail snakes, juvenile crocodiles, lizards, tortoises, terrapins and geckos behind the safety of a glass cage. You can also learn more about our natural history at the museum that exhibits marine, bird and other displays.
Travel tips & Planning info
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How to get here
Bayworld Port Elizabeth is easy to reach by car, taxi or bus. From the N2 freeway, take the Settlers Way (M4) off-ramp. Stay in the Summerstrand Lane which becomes Humewood Lane. To reach the Port Elizabeth aquarium follow the Beach Road for approximately 2km until you see Bayworld on your right hand side.
Around the area
Brush up on your history when you visit No 7 Castle Hill Museum situated in the city centre of Port Elizabeth, near Bayworld. This Victorian house dates back to 1827 and is a National Monument.
What will it cost
Approx. R45 for adults, R35 for senior citizens and students, and R35 for children.
What to eat
Grab a bite to eat at the Starfish Café, a coffee shop on the premises of Bayworld Port Elizabeth. You can enjoy a healthy breakfast, salads, light lunches or a selection of cakes.