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The Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated MPA Day 2026 with a Rocky Shore Explore

The Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated MPA Day 2026 with a Rocky Shore Explore

Last weekend, on 1 August 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium community celebrated the sixth annual Marine Protected Areas Day with a Rocky Shore Explore at Dalebrook Tidal Pool in the Table Mountain Marine...

Marine Protected Areas, Ocean Campus, Events, Foundation, Blog

Creatures & Creators returns: A one-day dive into design, science, and touch

Creatures & Creators returns: A one-day dive into design, science, and touch

This year's Creatures & Creators workshop looked a little different. Where 2025's edition unfolded over three days, 2026 packed all the wonder, collaboration, and discovery into a single action-pa...

Blog, Events, Ocean Campus, Courses, Marine Sciences

Our first-ever Animal Enrichment Workshop was a waving success!

Our first-ever Animal Enrichment Workshop was a waving success!

From 7 to 9 July 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium hosted our very first Animal Enrichment Workshop, bringing together staff, volunteers, and animal enthusiasts for three days of learning, building, and h...

Exhibits, Animals, Blog, Our team, Events

Ghost fishing gear: The silent killer haunting our ocean

Ghost fishing gear: The silent killer haunting our ocean

When a female loggerhead turtle of nesting age washed ashore in Betty's Bay in February 2025, severely entangled in the ropes of a marker buoy, the damage had already been done. While ghost gear is of...

Sustainable Seafood, Conservation, Plastic Pollution, Turtles, Seals, Foundation, Marine Wildlife, Blog

Meet the keynote speakers for the IZE Conference 2026

Meet the keynote speakers for the IZE Conference 2026

As zoo and aquarium educators from around the world come together at the IZE Conference 2026 to share ideas, celebrate innovation, and strengthen their collective impact, we are honoured to welcome th...

Blog, Events, Foundation, Ocean Campus, IZE

Rocky Shore Explore: Join us at Dalebrook to celebrate MPA Day

Join our Rocky Shore Explore on 1 August 2026!

Join us for our Rocky Shore Explore on Saturday, 1 August 2026, in celebration of Marine Protected Areas Day.

Ocean Campus, Marine Protected Areas, Blog, Events, Conservation

Behind the scenes of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit

Behind the scenes of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit

Standing in front of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit is an awe-inspiring experience.

Blog, Conservation, Animals, Sharks, Exhibits

Entangled Cape fur seal rescue in Cape Town: What it reveals about ocean health

Entangled Cape fur seal rescue in Cape Town: What it reveals about ocean health

A juvenile Cape fur seal with a life-threatening entanglement was rescued by the Marine Wildlife Management Programme at the V&A Waterfront. Discover how marine pollution and discarded fishing gea...

Marine Wildlife, Seals, Conservation, Sustainable Seafood, Plastic Pollution, Foundation, Our team, Blog

After Dark winter concerts at the Two Oceans Aquarium

After Dark winter concerts are back at the Two Oceans Aquarium

This winter, After Dark returns to the Two Oceans Aquarium with three intimate live music nights set against the unforgettable backdrop of the I&J Ocean Exhibit.

Blog, Events, Press Releases

Tracking our turtles: Cruising the currents with Kai and Nori

Tracking our turtles: Cruising the currents with Kai and Nori

Our Turtle Conservation Centre is currently tracking two rehabilitated and released turtles with very different stories. Kai, a juvenile loggerhead turtle, and Nori, a subadult green turtle, are both ...

Turtles, Turtle tracking, Foundation, Marine Protected Areas, Blog

How do we care for corals at the Two Oceans Aquarium?

How do we care for corals at the Two Oceans Aquarium?

The Two Oceans Aquarium’s vibrant Coral Exhibit is home to a variety of incredible species, from colourful grazer fish to swaying soft corals. Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep the coral in...

Animals, Exhibits, Invertebrates, Our team, Blog

The Two Oceans Aquarium celebrates the wild world of animal fatherhood

The Two Oceans Aquarium celebrates the wild world of animal fatherhood

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! In the animal kingdom, fatherhood can look a little different. Let’s explore some fascinating facts about marine animal dads, many of whom are hou...

Blog, Animals