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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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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