Inside a world-famous operation

Here children can learn about the drama around the ultimate medical acheivement in the heart transplant museum.

Guided tours take place seven days a week, with the first tour at 9am in the morning and thereafter every two hours. Entrance fee is R25 per scholar. A shuttle service is available too.

Heart of Cape Town Museum +27 21 404 1967 or +27 76 461 5449 info@heartofcapetown.co.za

Enchanted Parties Theatre

On 11 July. An exhilarating, interactive theatrical experience for children exposing them to the different elements of the world around them including conservation, heritage and the magic of theatre and story telling. Magic tricks, singing and dancing.

The Bandstand, Noordhoek Farm Village. Time: 10.30am-12.30pm. +27 21 789 2812, www.noordhoekvillage.co.za

City Sightseeing Team

Kids (under 18) ride for free with every full-paying adult, you simply have to hop on board. A special kids commentary with lively and informative information is presented by our stars: Salty the Seagull, Blatjan the Baboon, Mandisa the Mongoose and their human connection Abie. All of this plus a free activity booklet.

Remember to join our kids club (via our website) for more great surprises! Discover, explore, and have lots of fun aboard the Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Cape Town bus.

Tickets available at Stop 1 located outside the Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront. +27 21 511 6000 or www.citysightseeing.co.za

Two Ocean's Aquarium

Every parent already knows that the Two Ocean's Aquarium is a rainy day lifesaver but did you know that ragged-tooth sharks lose over 30 000 teeth in a life-time? Or that giant bullfrog dads have been known to attack predators, and people, if they get too close to their tadpoles?

Not only can you see these animals and many more at the Aquarium, but Shoreline Café will also host your birthday party, with a variety of themes and packages and a guided tour of the Aquarium especially designed for children. Experience the great outdoors — indoor!

Family time under the sea Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town. +27 21 418 3823, www.aquarium.co.za

A great kids To-do guide

Winter in Cape Town is great! Come rain or shine — there is always lots of stuff to do and great places to go, especially if you have the right kind of gear!

Visit www.capetownkids.co.za for great tips on what to do and where to go this holiday, and check out the section on Wild Weather Wear to help you make the most of splashing about in the rain!

Little Green Fingers on Tour

ElainsCape Eco Tours is offering their Little Green Fingers Tours again this holiday. These fun, educational tours take the kids into the Winelands and teaches them about environmental issues and Eco-systems etc. Each kid that joins a tour takes home their own Scarecrow to put up in their home veggie patch. Moms can join in too.

Little Green Finger's Tours, ElainsCape Eco Tours, +27 072 062 8523, www.elainscapeecotours.com

Taking it to the top

It's the best time to ride the Table Mountain Cable Car with the Family Winter Special. Valid from 1 May till 15 September 2009, the special offers two children under 18 years of age, a free ride with every adult return ticket (R145). This special is valid over weekends, public holidays and during the June school holidays only. Be sure to contact The Table Mountain Cableway before coming, in case the weather has hampered operations.

Table Mountain Cableway, +27 21 424 8181, www.tablemoutain.net

Keeping little hands busy

Groot Constantia is running a colouring-in competition for kids. Pick up your colouring pack from the Wine Sales desk and adventure through the farm on an educational, interactive colouring journey. All completed drawings are rewarded with a packet of sweets.

+27 21 794 5128, pro@constantiavalley.com or www.constantiavalley.com

For more information on these and other fantastic limited winter offers for adults and children, visit Cape Town Tourism’s Winter Specials page: www.capetown.travel/winter or call +27 21 487 6800.