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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.

Four of South Africa’s aquariums, together with a leading research institute, are working together to acoustically tag subadult and adult turtles that have been rescued, rehabilitated, and released.

Dr Judy Mann-Lang, Executive for Strategy at Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, has been researching how people use knowledge about the ocean.

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...

Enjoy an unforgettable school holiday experience with your family at the Two Oceans Aquarium – we’ve lined up exciting things for you to discover!

This International Seal Day, the Two Oceans Aquarium shines a light on the iconic Cape fur seal. Capetonians are familiar with this curious, charismatic, and ubiquitous marine mammal with which they s...

It’s World Frog Day today, and we’re celebrating the amazing amphibians housed at the Two Oceans Aquarium! When you visit the Aquarium’s Penguin Exhibit, take special notice of the Western leopard toa...

It’s been 451 days since Nobomvu, a female loggerhead turtle, returned to the wild after being successfully rehabilitated at the Turtle Conservation Centre. What a journey she’s had! She’s covered an ...

The Two Oceans Aquarium recently welcomed two new additions to our African penguin family - the first time in 10 years we've had new African penguin chicks! Let’s hop into a crash course on candling, ...

The Two Oceans Aquarium has an exciting announcement: For the first time in 10 years, our African penguin colony has welcomed new chicks to the beach!

Recently, the Two Oceans Aquarium hosted Mission Blue and representatives from the seven South African Hope Spots. Dr Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue and legendary marine biologist, joined the H...

In November this year, the Two Oceans Aquarium is turning 30! This is a momentous occasion and one that sparks reflection on the past three decades of conservation, education, and awareness. In honour...