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The new Ocean Exhibit at Two Oceans Aquarium is the first of its kind with a 10-metre-long tunnel.
The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town has introduced the first fish into its new large-scale exhibit, the I&J Ocean Exhibit, following two and a half years of construction.
This is the first exhibit of its kind in South Africa with a 10-metre-long tunnel. The main viewing window is a continuous nine-metre-wide panel that is four metres high and weighs 22 tonnes.
A new Jelly Gallery forms the entrance to the Ocean Exhibit and houses various species of jellyfish.
The I&J Ocean Exhibit is set to house giant guitarfish, rays, bonito, yellowfin tuna, Yoshi, the Aquarium’s resident loggerhead turtle, and more.
“This magnificent exhibit aims to capture the public’s attention and presents us with an opportunity to inspire action for the future well-being of our oceans,” said Michael Farquhar, CEO of the Two Oceans Aquarium.
The aquarium is also preparing to close down the old I&J Predator Exhibit and Ocean Basket Kelp Forest Exhibit for renovations. The predator exhibit will reopen as a completely new exhibit housing sharks and other species still to be confirmed. Both exhibits will reopen in 2017.
Source: tourismupdate.co.za
