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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

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

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

Curl up like a catshark - it's the Members-only Winter Family Sleepover!

SOLD OUT: Curl up like a catshark - it's the Members-only Winter Family Sleepover!

It's time for our fin-tastic members-only Winter Holiday Sleepover! Enjoy this jaw-some opportunity to spend the night surrounded by magnificent sharks and ocean creatures, discovering why these incre...

Membership, Events

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

MPA Day by numbers: Plans to make the 2025 MPA Day the biggest celebration yet

MPA Day by numbers: Plans to make the 2025 MPA Day the biggest celebration yet

What started as a South African movement in 2021 went global in 2024, with MPA Day now officially celebrated on 1 August in 12 countries. In 2025, MPA Day event organisers hope to make this the bigges...

Press Releases, Marine Protected Areas, Campaigns, Conservation, Foundation, Events

Four reasons why Trash Bash beach cleanups are the best way to spend a Saturday

Four reasons why Trash Bash beach cleanups are the best way to spend a Saturday

If you’re keen to have a positive impact on the environment but aren’t sure how to do so, Trash Bash is the place to start! Every month, the Two Oceans Aquarium hosts their popular Trash Bash beach cl...

Trash Bash, Plastic Pollution, Conservation, Foundation, Events, Blog

The Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated the False Bay Hope Spot with Mission Blue and CapeRADD!

The Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated the False Bay Hope Spot with Mission Blue and CapeRADD!

Recently, the Two Oceans Aquarium hosted Mission Blue and representatives from the seven South African Hope Spots. Dr Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue and legendary marine biologist, joined the H...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Press Releases, Foundation, Events, Blog

Thoughts from the 7th International Marine Conservation Conference (IMCC)

Thoughts from the 7th International Marine Conservation Conference (IMCC)

From 13 – 18 October 2024, the 7th International Marine Conservation Conference (IMCC) was held in Cape Town. The theme of this year’s IMCC was “Make Marine Science Matter”. Amongst the attendees were...

Conservation, Events, Foundation, Our team, Blog