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The remarkable rescue of new turtles, Ginger and Bayleaf

The remarkable rescue of new turtles, Ginger and Bayleaf

In September 2025, the Turtle Conservation Centre team was reminded just how big and beautiful our turtle community is when two turtles were rescued and transported to us on the very same day.

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

Meet our current Research interns at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

Meet our current Research interns at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

We are delighted to introduce Ivana Samujh, Syethemba Zungu, and Ntombencinci Mxotwa – our newest interns with our Research team.

Research, Our team, Foundation, Conservation, Marine Wildlife, Turtles, Sunfish, Blog

The Two Oceans Aquarium family waddled for the African penguin

The Two Oceans Aquarium family waddled for the African penguin

On International African Penguin Awareness Day, our Two Oceans Aquarium family waddled together in support of the African penguin!

Not On Our Watch, Marine Protected Areas, Campaigns, Conservation, Penguins, Foundation, Events, Blog

Bakkies, the elephant seal, has returned to the Cape

Bakkies, the elephant seal, has returned to the Cape

 Cape Town's shores have long played host to some fascinating (and rather large) visitors from the South Atlantic Ocean: Southern elephant seals! Most recently, a repeat visitor, called Bakkies, has r...

Seals, Conservation, Marine Wildlife, Foundation, Blog

Green turtle season is here, and we need your help

Green turtle season is here, and we need your help

Around this time of the year, our team at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre starts preparing for the “green season”. Just like turtle hatchlings tend to strand more frequ...

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

Why should I waddle for the African penguin?

Why should I waddle for the African penguin?

On African Penguin Awareness Day, we will be waddling for the African penguin. Why? Because this charismatic seabird is threatened with extinction, and we need to act now. Cape Town is synonymous with...

Not On Our Watch, Conservation, Campaigns, Events, Foundation, Blog

Waddle for the African penguin: Join us on 11 October

Waddle for the African penguin: Join us on 11 October

Join the Two Oceans Aquarium, Guardians of The Deep, and SANCCOB on 11 October 2025 for the Waddle for the African Penguin in Simon’s Town. Meet at Long Beach (08h30), then waddle via Boulders Beach t...

Events, Campaigns, Not On Our Watch, Press Releases

Proudly South African fish you can meet at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Proudly South African fish you can meet at the Two Oceans Aquarium

As South Africans, we wear our heritage with pride, from our languages to our landscapes. While the Big Five take the spotlight on land, there’s an equally remarkable group of animals beneath the wave...

Fish, Exhibits, Conservation, Animals, Blog

Posters for the penguin-supporters!

Posters for the penguin-supporters!

Are you excited to Waddle for the African penguin on Saturday 11 October? We are, too!Check out these awesome A2/A3 posters that you can print at home to bring to the waddle!

Not On Our Watch, Events, Penguins, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu is nearly at her two-year mark

Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu is nearly at her two-year mark

It has been 640 days since Nobomvu, an adult female loggerhead turtle with an inspiring story, was released back into her ocean home! Let's catch up on her latest satellite tracking data.

Turtles, Foundation, Blog

Finding balance with Kai, the loggerhead turtle

Finding balance with Kai, the loggerhead turtle

Many of our turtle community are familiar with the story of Kai, the loggerhead turtle. As a well-known and loved turtle ambassador, Kai has been undergoing rehabilitation with the Turtle Conservation...

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

Adults interested in volunteering at the Aquarium, this one is for you!

Adults interested in volunteering at the Aquarium, this one is for you!

We have a little something for the adults who are interested in volunteering at the Aquarium.

Blog, Foundation, Ocean Campus, Courses