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Behind the scenes, our Aquarists have successfully hatched and raised a brand-new generation of Western clownfish, thanks to careful planning, patience, and a deep understanding of how these iconic fi...

The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the newly formed African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC).

What if the “secret ingredient” behind Two Oceans Aquarium’s exhibits doesn’t come from a laboratory, but directly from the ocean itself?

After eight years in our care at the Two Oceans Aquarium, Blue, a female ragged-tooth shark, has returned home to the ocean.

We recently celebrated the Long Service Awards, honouring some of the staff and volunteers who have reached big milestones in their journey with us.

In February 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium released three spotted gully sharks back into their ocean home at Mgwalana in the Eastern Cape, marking an important contribution to ongoing shark conservatio...

In anticipation of turtle stranding season, our Turtle Conservation Centre embarks on a road trip along the Garden Route to raise awareness, distribute rescue resources, and prepare the Turtle Rescue ...

An unusual visitor from Antarctica has been spotted along the Cape’s coastline this week. A female crabeater seal, a species seldom seen in South African waters, was initially sighted at Baden Powell ...

Recently, a Two Oceans Aquarium staff member completed her PADI Open Water Diver certification with our five-star Dive School. Let's hear more from Megan about her experience of learning how to scuba ...

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.

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...

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...