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A visit to Bayworld

Originally published 3 October 2022. This story is from our archive. Prices, hours, access and venue details may have changed since publication.
A visit to Bayworld

Looking for something to with the whole family that will cover all your bases, both for the kids and for mom and dad, then look np further…

One of the leading tourist attractions in Nelson Mandela Bay, Bayworld is unique in Southern Africa, embracing a natural and cultural history Museum combined with a Snake Park and Oceanarium, and a house museum at No. 7 Castle Hill. It is located in the heart of the Gqeberha beachfront and serves up a feast of edutainment to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The main activities of the Complex are research and education aimed at stimulating a greater awareness of the need for conservation of South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage. Research and education programmes focus on marine life, reptiles, maritime and local history.

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Fun fact: the Bayworld Museum Snake Park is the oldest snake park in South Africa having opened its doors in 1919. We now have a vast collection of reptiles, tortoises, large crocodiles, pythons and deadly venomous snakes!

Apart from our research and educational and conservation programmes, Bayworld also partakes in numerous rehabilitations of stranded animals to nurse them back to health and release them back into the wild.

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The Bayworld facilities are also available for rental for wedding receptions, conferences, birthday parties, training and so much more.

BAYWORLD

TICKET PRICES

Adults R40.00
Students  & Pensioners R35.00
Children (3-17 years) R30.00
Children (under 3 years) FREE

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