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At the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation, our staff and the animals in our care are privileged to work with and be cared for by two incredible veterinarians: Dr Ilse Jenkinson and Dr Bernice van ...

Pink meanies are an incredibly rare species of jelly that the Two Oceans Aquarium has only housed four times in its 30-year history! This time, we have five on display in the popular Jelly Gallery.

On 18 March 2025, the Two Oceans Aquarium successfully released ragged-tooth shark Gen in Struisbaai! This was a special moment for the team that cared for Gen during her time at the Aquarium, as well...

Abalone, or perlemoen as it is known in South Africa, is the name for a group of large, flat sea snails of the genus Haliotis. That may not sound remarkable, but abalone has come to champion marine co...

The ocean can be treacherous for shaggy sponge crabs, and camouflage is key to staying safe from predators. Other ocean animals, like octopuses, are masters at blending in with their surroundings, but...

On 13 November 1995, the Two Oceans Aquarium opened its doors for the very first time. Today, we celebrate 29 incredible years of being a hub of Cape Town's ocean tourism, education and conservation c...

We have some fascinating creatures at the Two Oceans Aquarium, and over the years we have learned a thing or two from these seasoned sailors …

You may think Batman is cool, but have you heard of the batfish? This ocean superhero doesn’t need gadgets or a mask – the batfish has some incredible tricks up its fin just as it is! We have some lon...

The Two Oceans Aquarium has been at the helm of creating long-lasting memories for over 25 years. We love seeing you and your loved ones create special moments in our underwater world. Let's take a lo...

This holiday, the Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating “The Weird and The Whimsical”! At the Aquarium, we house some wonderfully weird and whimsical animals – from the sightless hagfish to the striking ...

Join us at the Two Oceans Aquarium this June holiday for "The Weird and the Whimsical" – a magical underwater journey filled with cool activities, amazing prizes, and fascinating marine life.

Each of the marine species that make up the diverse ocean ecosystem possesses its unique traits. This includes the most interesting defence mechanisms which are adapted to avoid potential threats to s...