uShaka Marine World
{{short description|Aquarium theme park in Durban, South Africa}}
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{{Infobox zoo
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|logo = Ushaka logo.png
|logo_caption =
|logo_width = 165px
|image = ZA-Durban-shaka-m-eing.jpg
|image_caption = uShaka Marine World entrance
|image_size = 240px
|location = Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
|date_opened = 30 April 2004{{Cite web|url=http://www.ushakamarineworld.co.za/about-us|title=About Us|publisher=ushakamarineworld.co.za|access-date=9 July 2011}}
|date_closed =
|coordinates = {{Coord|-29.867443|31.045915|type:landmark|display=it}}
{{Cite web
|url = http://www.durban.gov.za/durban/government/pmu/reports/ar/2009-2010/11.%20Volume%20II%20-%20USHAKA%20MARINE%20WORLD.PDF
|title = Durban Marine Them Park (Pty) Ltd. Trading as uShaka Marine World Annual Report
|publisher = durban.gov.za
|access-date = 9 July 2011
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110927120100/http://www.durban.gov.za/durban/government/pmu/reports/ar/2009-2010/11.%20Volume%20II%20-%20USHAKA%20MARINE%20WORLD.PDF
|archive-date = 27 September 2011
|df = dmy-all
}}
|num_species =
|largest_tank_vol =
|annual_visitors = 790,433 (2010)
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|exhibits =
|website = {{URL|ushakamarineworld.co.za}}
|total_tank_vol= {{convert|4.6|e6USgal|m3}}}}
{{lowercase|title=uShaka Marine World}}
uShaka Marine World is a {{Convert|16|ha|adj=on}} theme park that opened on 30 April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It has a total capacity of 4.6 million gallons containing 10,000 animal species.{{Cite web|date=2019-09-07|title=The 10 Biggest Aquariums In The World (Ranked By Size)|url=https://www.thetravel.com/biggest-largest-aquarium-world-tank/|access-date=2021-12-28|website=TheTravel|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-13|title=These are The 15 Largest Aquariums in the World|url=https://luxatic.com/largest-aquariums-in-the-world/|access-date=2021-12-28|website=Luxatic|language=en-US}}
History
File:UShaka Marine World, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (20519513491).jpg
Designed by American firm Creative Kingdom Inc. Shaka Marine World opened on 30 April 2004 after 3 years of development. In 2005, the park was awarded for "Outstanding Achievement in thematic creative design" by the Themed Entertainment Association.
{{Cite web
|url=http://www.southafrica.net/sat/content/en/de/full-article?oid=10886&sn=Detail&pid=7014
|title=uShaka Marine World
|publisher=southafrica.net
|access-date=9 July 2011
}}
uShaka Wet 'n Wild
File:UShaka Marine World, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (20325379600).jpg
uShaka Wet 'n Wild is a water park inside uShaka Marine World.
uShaka Beach
File:UShaka Marine World, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (20324897830).jpg
uShaka Beach is a beach which has direct access from the amusement park. It has sand beaches and a large pier leading out into the ocean.
uShaka Village Walk
uShaka Village Walk is designed similar to an African village, and includes restaurants, cafes and numerous shops.
uShaka Dangerous Creatures
File:UShaka Marine World, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (20513574435).jpg
Dangerous Creatures is an adventure for reptile enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies.
Chimp and Zee
Chimp & Zee has the longest continuous belay system in Africa, and is a rope adventure park.{{cite web |title=Chimp and Zee |url=http://www.ushakamarineworld.co.za/chimp-zee |website=ushakamarineworld.co.za}}
Financial troubles
The park was built at a cost of ZAR 700-million and has been subsidized for a total of ZAR 450-million by the eThekwini Municipality. In the 2009–2010 financial year, the park suffered a net loss of ZAR 44.5-million, and a total deficit of ZAR 377.5-million. There were also irregular expenditures (expenditures which did not undergo normal procurement procedures) of ZAR 3.15-million on the park.
References
{{Portal|Animals}}
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{{Cite web
|url=http://www.southafrica.net/sat/content/en/de/full-article?oid=10886&sn=Detail&pid=7014
|title=uShaka Marine World
|publisher=southafrica.net
|access-date=9 July 2011
}}
{{Cite web
|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2011-02-04-durban-bleeds-municipal-funds
|title=Durban bleeds municipal funds
|first=Niren
|last=Tolsi
|work=Mail & Guardian
|date=4 February 2011
|access-date=9 July 2011
}}
{{Cite web
|url = http://www.durban.gov.za/durban/government/pmu/reports/ar/2009-2010/11.%20Volume%20II%20-%20USHAKA%20MARINE%20WORLD.PDF
|title = Durban Marine Them Park (Pty) Ltd. Trading as uShaka Marine World Annual Report
|publisher = durban.gov.za
|access-date = 9 July 2011
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110927120100/http://www.durban.gov.za/durban/government/pmu/reports/ar/2009-2010/11.%20Volume%20II%20-%20USHAKA%20MARINE%20WORLD.PDF
|archive-date = 27 September 2011
|df = dmy-all
}}
}}
{{Zoos of South Africa}}
Category:Amusement parks in South Africa
Category:Aquaria in South Africa
Category:Buildings and structures in Durban