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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

Our Marine Wildlife team rescued a one-ton sunfish on New Year's Day

Our Marine Wildlife team rescued a one-ton sunfish on New Year's Day

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...

Sunfish, Marine Wildlife, Conservation, Research, Our team, Foundation, Blog

Thirty years beneath the surface: The story of the Two Oceans Aquarium

Thirty years beneath the surface: The story of the Two Oceans Aquarium

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...

Marine Sciences, Not On Our Watch, Marine Protected Areas, Exhibits, Conservation, Our team, Trash Bash, Ocean Campus, Marine Wildlife, Turtles, Foundation

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

How three iconic exhibits shaped 30 years of wonder at the Two Oceans Aquarium

How three iconic exhibits shaped 30 years of wonder at the Two Oceans Aquarium

The Two Oceans Aquarium is known for its incredible marine life. Perhaps the most awe-inspiring of our exhibits are the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark, Kelp Forest, and I&J Ocean Exhibits. Let’s t...

Exhibits, Our team, Sharks, Blog

Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's kelp forest come from?

Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's kelp forest come from?

For three decades, the Kelp Forest Exhibit has stood as a living, breathing symbol of the Two Oceans Aquarium’s dedication to ocean conservation, marine education, and awe-inspiring natural beauty. Th...

Exhibits, Our team, Marine Protected Areas, Blog

Meet our current Research interns at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

Meet our current Research interns at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

We are delighted to introduce Ivana Samujh, Syethemba Zungu, and Ntombencinci Mxotwa – our newest interns with our Research team.

Research, Our team, Foundation, Conservation, Marine Wildlife, Turtles, Sunfish, Blog

Exploring ocean careers at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Exploring ocean careers at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Have you ever visited the Two Oceans Aquarium and wondered what it’s like to work with sharks, penguins, and other incredible ocean animals? For our team, their passion for the ocean actually started ...

Our team, Conservation, Marine Sciences, Ocean Campus, Courses, Foundation, Blog

"Wild Waterfront": The remarkable tale of our urban wildlife and the people who protect them

"Wild Waterfront": The remarkable tale of our urban wildlife and the people who protect them

This week, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation enjoyed the premiere of our latest documentary film, Wild Waterfront, at Cape Town's Labia Theatre!

Marine Wildlife, Seals, Conservation, Our team, Foundation, Blog

We honoured our dedicated long-serving staff at the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation!

We honoured our dedicated long-serving staff at the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation!

Behind every magical moment at the Two Oceans Aquarium is an incredible team making it all happen! We recently celebrated the Long Service Awards, honouring some of our amazing staff and volunteers wh...

Our team, Blog

Meet our research team at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

Meet our research team at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, we are proud to support a thriving multidisciplinary Research team.

Research, Sunfish, Conservation, Our team, Foundation, Blog

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s ‘By Die Soutwater’ Wins Silver at International Tourism Film Festival Africa

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s ‘By Die Soutwater’ Wins Silver at International Tourism Film Festival Africa

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has proudly clinched a Silver Award at the 2025 International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) for its original documentary By Die Soutwater. The film was honour...

Marine Wildlife, Conservation, Foundation, Seals, Press Releases, Our team