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Happy World Wetlands Day! Today, we celebrate one of the most valuable and most threatened ecosystems on Earth: Wetlands.

The Two Oceans Aquarium’s Marine Wildlife Management Programme rang in the new year with our biggest sunfish rescue to date! The sunfish was trapped in the Sturrock Dry Dock and later weighed in at ap...

If you’re looking for meaningful New Year’s resolutions that benefit both you and the environment, here are practical eco-friendly habits you can start adopting today .

In 2025, we celebrated the Two Oceans Aquarium's 30th birthday! Not only is this a huge milestone for us as leaders in conservation and education, but it is also a special occasion for our Aquarium fa...

At the Two Oceans Aquarium, visitors from all over the world flock to get a closer look at our five ragged-tooth sharks, or “raggies” as they’re fondly dubbed in South Africa. And recently, we welcome...

Nori, the green turtle, was recently released into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area and we are finally sharing her first satellite tracking update!

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.

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...

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...