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Be inspired by the Art of the Ocean this school holiday at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Be inspired by the Art of the Ocean this school holiday at the Two Oceans Aquarium

This school holiday, discover the Art of the Ocean at the Two Oceans Aquarium from 27 June to 20 July 2026!Beneath the ocean waves lies a world of colour, pattern, and beauty unlike any other. From th...

Blog, Membership, Events, Experiences, Press Releases

World Ocean Day 2026: How the Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated ocean action

World Ocean Day 2026: How the Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated ocean action

From education and conservation to community action and collaboration, the Two Oceans Aquarium and its partners marked this year's World Ocean Day through a series of meaningful events that highlighte...

Events, Ocean Campus, Conservation, Penguins, Sustainable Seafood, Blog

Members-only, join our Art of the Ocean family sleepover!

ADDITIONAL DATES: Members-only, join our Art of the Ocean family sleepover!

Spend a magical night at the Aquarium on 27 June 2026 OR 18 July 2026 and experience The Art of the Ocean after dark. Explore your favourite exhibits once the crowds have gone home and discover a worl...

Membership, Events, Blog

The Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting this year’s International Zoo Educators’ Conference: Here’s what you need to know

The Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting this year’s International Zoo Educators’ Conference: Here’s what you need to know

In October 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) Conference. Here's everything you need to know about the conference, and why it matters.

Ocean Campus, Blog, Events, Foundation, Conservation

Swimmers complete 11km ocean crossing to help endangered turtles – and their journey isn’t over

Swimmers complete 11km ocean crossing to help endangered turtles – and their journey isn’t over

A group of determined open-water swimmers successfully completed an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay on 25 April 2026, raising vital funds and awareness for endanger...

Turtles, Foundation, Conservation, Blog, Our team, Events, Campaigns

Diver24: UCT divers attempting 24-hour diving relay for a good cause this weekend!

Diver24: UCT divers attempting 24-hour diving relay for a good cause this weekend!

It's that time of year again: The Two Oceans Aquarium Dive School is hosting the UCT Underwater Club’s Diver24 fundraising initiative! This 24-hour dive-athon will see UCT Underwater Club members part...

Diving, Blog, Foundation, Press Releases, Events

Brave swimmers take on an icy ocean crossing to save endangered turtles

Brave swimmers take on an icy ocean crossing to save endangered turtles

Between 14 and 28 April 2026, a group of determined open-water swimmers will take on an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay - not for medals or records, but to support ...

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog, Events, Campaigns, Press Releases

The Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting the International Zoo Educators (IZE) Conference this year

The Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting the International Zoo Educators (IZE) Conference this year

Two Oceans Aquarium has won the bid to host the 27th biennial International Zoo Educators (IZE) Conference in Cape Town from 12 to 16 October 2026. The call for papers is now open.

Ocean Campus, Press Releases, Courses, Our team, Foundation, Events

An African first - Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 at the Two Oceans Aquarium

An African first - Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 at the Two Oceans Aquarium

The Two Oceans Aquarium is proud to host the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, the first time this prestigious exhibition has been held in Africa. The exhibition includes the winning image by...

Press Releases, Events

Celebrating 30 years of wonder with reflection and new beginnings at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Celebrating 30 years of wonder with reflection and new beginnings at the Two Oceans Aquarium

On 13 November 2025, the Two Oceans Aquarium officially turned 30, marking three decades of ocean magic, community connection, and unwavering dedication to marine conservation. And, true to our spirit...

Exhibits, Our team, Events, 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

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