Welcome to Bayworld

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 an Oceanarium and Snake Park. It is located in the heart of the Port Elizabeth 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.

Community called to assist with new Bayworld exhibition Bayworld will be opening a new exhibition entitled Laduma Football Expo in the Museum in June 2010 to co-inside with the hosting of the FIFA World Cup and requires the people of Nelson Mandela Bay to get involved. So you think you've seen the big five? Bayworld is the place to be this holiday season with a brand new exhibition opening on Friday, 18 December 2009. This magnificent temporary exhibition, entitled Africa’s Lost World, features life size animatronic dinosaurs of which many previously inhabited Southern Africa. Back to top