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When the Two Oceans Aquarium first opened its doors on 13 November 1995, Cape Town gained a world-class celebration of the ocean’s wonders. Nestled at the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Ocea...

Teaching children to care for the planet doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of the most impactful lessons come from simple habits woven into everyday life.

The Two Oceans Aquarium is proud to host the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, the first time this prestigious exhibition has been held in Africa. The exhibition includes the winning image by...

Experience the wonder of our underwater world at the Two Oceans Aquarium this holiday season!Marvel at sleek sharks, be mesmerised by gliding stingrays, or spot the elusive octopus. See Africa's only ...

On 13 November 2025, the Two Oceans Aquarium officially turned 30, marking three decades of ocean magic, community connection, and unwavering dedication to marine conservation. And, true to our spirit...

Our Turtle Conservation Centre team released turtles Nori, Stella, Pebbles, and Cinnamon into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area! Each of the turtles has had a fascinating and unique rehabilitation jou...

Shark nets are just what they sound like: Sprawling underwater barriers designed to remove sharks from public beaches. Unsurprisingly, there is a price for bather protection, and sharks have been payi...

Spend a magical night at the Aquarium on 6 December 2025, exploring your favourite exhibits after dark and seeing what the turtles, sharks, eels, and other ocean favourites get up to when our visitors...

The Two Oceans Aquarium is known for its incredible marine life. Perhaps the most awe-inspiring of our exhibits are the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark, Kelp Forest, and I&J Ocean Exhibits. Let’s t...

In October 2024, a stranded green turtle was discovered in Nature’s Valley. Despite the odds, the turtle was transported to the Turtle Conservation Centre, where she was dubbed Pebbles by a volunteer,...

Nobomvu, the beloved loggerhead turtle often referred to as our “Red Lady”, has sent in her final satellite tracking update. After 659 days covering an incredible 25 500km, Nobomvu’s satellite tag has...

On 14 November 2025, the Two Oceans Aquarium was awarded the Mayor’s Medal for Conservation in the City of Cape Town’s Civic Honours Ceremony.