uShaka Marine World

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UShaka Marine World is a theme park in Durban, the South African province of KwaZulu -Natal. The park consists of six areas: Sea World, Wet ' n Wild, uShaka Beach and Village Walk are the original ones; new are Dangerous Creatures and Rayz Kids World. The park is located on a strip of land between the harbor and beach. It was built in the first phase of the redevelopment of the Durban Point as a new tourist center of the city.

Sea World

UShakas Sea World is one of the largest aquariums in the world. In 32 basins and 17,500 cubic meters of water a very different animal species are exhibited, from small to seahorses, sharks and dolphins. The entrance area of the aquarium was modeled after a shipwreck in which besides the pool a few exhibition also several restaurants and cafés. A remarkable restaurant is the The Cargo Hold ( German " The cargo compartment "). There is an entire wall of an aquarium containing sharks.

The Dolphinarium has 1200 seats, seal shows can be seen by 350 visitors at the same time.

One of the most unusual species of fish in uShaka Sea World include:

  • Sand tiger sharks
  • Giant grouper
  • Large guitarfish
  • Hammerheads
  • Hagfish

In addition, various reptiles, amphibians and spiders can be visited. Some of these animals are poisonous.

A short time uShaka also hosted a manta ray, which, however, was passed on to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

Other attractions include the Iceland Activities ("Island Activities"). There is a snorkel pool. It is protected by a cage dive with sharks and with special equipment walk along the ocean floor, modeled a pool.

Wet ' n Wild

UShaka Wet ' n Wild is a water park that offers slides and rides. The attractions include a large margin of a lazy river ride through the ship wreck and past some aquariums up to very steep slides. In uShaka is the highest water slide in Africa. Around the swimming pool there is a large green area to relax, restaurants and souvenir shops.

Others

  • The uShaka Beach is a beach, on the one from the amusement park from having direct access. A long pier leading into the sea.
  • The Village Walk is a tour through a Africa -themed area with restaurants, cafes and other shops.
  • Rayz Kids World is a big playground with various gambling and entertainment for children.
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