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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

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

Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas in an ocean of ways!

Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas in an ocean of ways!

Today, 1 August, we are celebrating the fifth annual Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day! This special day marks a celebration of our ocean’s most critical conservation spaces. Much like our terrestrial ...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Foundation, Events, Blog

Creatures & Creators: A winter workshop of wonder, collaboration, and discovery

Creatures & Creators: A winter workshop of wonder, collaboration, and discovery

Cape Town Creative Academy (CTCA) recently co-designed and co-developed Creatures & Creators in partnership with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation...

Marine Sciences, Ocean Campus, Fish, Foundation, Events, Blog

Coast 2 Coast: South Africa's biggest beach cleanup marathon with Save A Fishie

Coast 2 Coast: South Africa's biggest beach cleanup marathon with Save A Fishie

When ocean lovers unite, incredible things happen. This May, our Trash Bash community joined forces with Save A Fishie, a dedicated local beach cleanup organisation, for something special: The launch ...

Plastic Pollution, Trash Bash, Events, Blog