Two Oceans Aquarium sleepovers are exclusive to our members. One of the highlights of the calendar, these unforgettable nights afford our members the unique privilege of experiencing the Aquarium after dark, and sleeping with the fishes ... and the turtles ... and the penguins. Our sleepovers are also fun-filled, with themed arts 'n crafts activities and a child-friendly movie projected on a big screen. At the next members' family sleepover, we're celebrating literacy with the latest in our Puppet Stories book series.

My Wild Pets

Members have the opportunity to be among the first to see the new My Wild Pets puppet show, and its accompanying children's book, at our sleepover on 1 April. 

The much loved characters Beauty and Geo are going on a new adventure, where they learn about the differences between pets and wild animals; and how to love, respect and care for all animals. We also meet a sea star who becomes an ocean ambassador when she journeys from the ocean to the Aquarium. My Wild Pets is the fourth children's book written and illustrated by Marguerite Venter, who also runs our Puppet Stories in-house travelling puppet show offering, a part of the work done by the Environmental Education Centre. 

The new My Wild Pets children's book will be on sale at a special one-night-only launch price of R40 per book, exclusive to members. The regular retail price will be R45 and the book (as well as the three other titles in the series) are available at the Aquarium or online in both English and Afrikaans.

At the sleepover's arts ‘n crafts session, kids will decorate their own book bag to take home with them the next day.

Then, we'll all settle down to enjoy delicious treats while watching a movie on our big screen TV. When tired yawns start to make their appearance, crawl into your sleeping bag and drift off to dreamland while Yoshi, Bob and all the other amazing animals in the I&J Ocean Exhibit keep a watchful eye. Dream of a magical underwater wonderland and when the sunlight starts to trickle through the water, rise and shine to meet the new day ... A yummy "breakfast in a box" will be brought for you to enjoy in bed while watching the fish.

Event details

• When: Saturday 1 April 2017
• Times: From 18h30 on Saturday until 08h00 on Sunday
• The event can accommodate a maximum of 100 people
• Cost: R260 per adult, R180 per child (4-13 years) and R150 per child (2-3 years)
• What to bring: A picnic dinner for the evening, sleeping bag / mattresses, pillow, blankets etc, toiletries, change of clothes.
• Please note: No tents allowed. Bring only what is required for the evening

Bookings open on 27 February and close on 27 March (or when fully booked). To make your booking, please email members@aquarium.co.za.

Renewal reminder

A reminder to our members: If you renew within 6 months of your annual pass' expiry, you can take advantage of reduced renewal rates. And you'll save an extra 10% if you renew online within that timeframe! 

Not a member? Let's fix that!

An annual pass to the Aquarium means you can visit the fish as often as you wish and attend any of the exciting events. But there are boatloads of other benefits:

• 10% off at the Aquarium shop
• 25% off venue hire
• 25% off diving
• 10% off at selected food outlets
• 20% off Penguin Encounters
• No queues
• Special rates for au pairs/nannies
• Free seawater for home aquarists

Become a member today by visiting us, upgrading your day ticket (same-day upgrades only), opting in to a debit order, or buying online (where memberships are 10% less).