Two Oceans Aquarium closed for first time in 24 years Posted by Anita Froneman on 19 March 2020 The popular Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town closed its doors for the first time since 1996. This follows as a safety measure after the COVID-19 outbreak. The aquarium currently has its reopening day as 14 April, but said it will review the closure in the coming weeks, according to CEO Michael Farquhar. ‘Many exhibits at the aquarium are interactive and involve touching. It is also difficult for people to maintain physical distance while viewing our exhibits,’ Farquhar said. He also added that while the aquarium is closed to the public, the staff continue to care for the animals while taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves against the spread of the virus. Tickets booked in advance may be kept until the facility reopens or refunded. The onsite school holiday programmes offered by the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation will now be made available online. For those who still want to experience the ocean’s wonders, anyone can visit the aquarium’s website to view the live webcam on the I&J Ocean Exhibit here. Image: Facebook/Two Oceans Aquarium Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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