Our dolphins

One of our residents, Gambit, is believed to be the largest bottlenose dolphin in any oceanarium in the world. His average weight is around 490kg and he is 3.65m long. Read more about our dolphins...

 

Environmental action

The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List of 2010. Find out what you can do to help the environment here.

Our seals

Many of the seals living at uShaka Sea World were stranded along our coast, and joined our thriving colony after extensive treatment and rehabilitation. Read more about our seals...

Turtle rehabilitation

One of uShaka Sea World’s most successful turtle rehabilitation stories is that of Napoleon, who spent seven months in hospital before being introduced to the Turtle exhibit. Read more about our animal rescue

Dangerous Creatures

This Sri Lankan palm viper is one of the many creepy creatures to be found in our Dangerous Creatures exhibit along with hairy tarantulas, black mambas, poison-dart frogs, rattlesnakes and more... Turn fear into fascination here

 

News

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Educational programme teaches rural learners about marine life

  • Ann Kunz |May 08, 2013

Penguin waddlers arrive in Stanford

  • Ann Kunz |April 24, 2013

African Penguin Awareness Waddle starts in Gansbaai

  • Ann Kunz |April 22, 2013 | Category: Conservation

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The sea urchin is an Eastern delicacy related to the sand dollar.

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Raggie relocates at uShaka Sea World

uShaka Sea World’s baby ragged-tooth shark (raggie) moved back into the Aquarium from quarantine this afternoon, after two months under… Read more »

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A dream comes true at uShaka Sea World

Being a water baby and growing up surfing, swimming and free diving, it seemed logical to enrol for an open-water… Read more »

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Energy saving in the heart of uShaka

One of the great advantages of being a leader in the Technical Department at uShaka Sea World is that you… Read more »

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Latest Research

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ORI researchers head to Madagascar for Project Suitcase

While visiting south-east Madagascar in 2008 following research in the Mozambique channel, the Oceanographic Research Institute’s (ORI) Dr Sean Fennessy… Read more »

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ORI records third marlin recapture in 30 years

After nearly 30 years of recording more than 1 420 tagged and released marlin, the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) only… Read more »

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The Suitcase Project: Eddies as Potential Vectors of Connectivity between Madagascar and South Africa

Mesoscale eddies are prominent at the ends of the western boundary currents (WBC). The Agulhas is the only WBC that… Read more »

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WELCOME

uShaka Sea World is a division of the South African Association for Marine Biological Research, (SAAMBR) which meets the challenges of marine conservation through its three divisions, uShaka Sea World, the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) and the Sea World Education Centre.

Sea World is driven by a committed team that is passionate about marine conservation and dedicated to the animals in its care.

Sea World is a part of uShaka Marine World, a unique marine theme park, located in Durban on the east coast of South Africa. Including Sea World, the Wet 'n Wild Water Park and the uShaka Village Walk shopping centre, this unique destination is a premier tourist attraction that offers something for everyone.

The park is open 365 days a year with operating times dependent on season.

Qualified staff are on hand throughout Sea World to interpret the exhibits and to inspire you to learn more about the oceans. They also share insight on how you can make a positive difference to our planet.

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