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Love is in the water of the I&J Ocean Exhibit and the eagle rays are breeding! Visitors will surely have noticed the swollen bellies of the pregnant female rays - a bulge on their white undersides - and when they get close to the exhibit's window you may be lucky enough to spot their unborn young moving!

When we talk about "seals" here in South Africa, we mean one specific animal - the Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus), the only seal species that is truly native to the South African mainland. This species is the one you'll see in our harbours, at tourist destinations and diving sites, and the one you'll most likely see in animal welfare stories from organisations such as the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, the V&A Waterfront Marine Wildlife Programme and the SPCA. So, let's get to know our local sea dog a bit better!

Until further notice, tickets bought at the Aquarium after 3pm will continue at a reduced rate. The After 3 Special is only valid for tickets bought at our on-site ticket office after 3pm and used on the same day, before we close at 6pm. The special runs daily until further notice. After 3 Special tickets cannot be pre-booked, purchased online, or purchased through a third party sales agent. The After 3 Special cannot be redeemed in conjunction with any other vouchers or promotions (although you're welcome to bring a friend or family member along for their free birthday visit).

Nothing we do would be possible without the committed and passionate team of staff and volunteers that we get to call family at the Two Oceans Aquarium. If the past year has taught us anything, it's that we can overcome challenges far more easily if we can draw on the resilience and compassion of those around us - so thank you team for taking us forward. On 24 March 2021, we had the much-delayed opportunity to thank those who have served as staff and volunteers at the Aquarium and our non-profit partner, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, for terms of 5, 10, 15, 20 and even 25 years. These recognitions were awarded by Two Oceans Aquarium CEO Michael Farquhar and General Curator Tinus Beukes.

To raise awareness and funds for the conservation of South African shark species, Shark Spotters has organised the Shark Smart Swim Challenge - a 13km swim inside the Fish Hoek shark exclusion barrier. Our own aquarist (and resident shark expert) Leigh de Necker will be joining the Shark Spotters team for this epic swim - and we'd like to ask you to support this amazing cause.

You can help Treat a Turtle and support the work of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation directly for as little as R250 - with this donation you could help provide veterinary care, food or contribute towards the eventual release of your favourite turtle champion (plus – all donors will receive a cool certificate of thanks).

Ever wish you could spend all day watching the African penguins? Now you can! We've put a temporary webcam in the African penguin exhibit, so you can see what these quirky birds (and their equally quirky carers) get up to at all times of day.

On 13 March 2021, we'll be staying open until 21h00 for anyone with an active Aquarium membership.Everyone knows that at 18h00, when our doors close to the public, the penguins take over the Two Oceans Aquarium. Well, not quite, but on the evening of 13 March we invite our member to join us after our usual closing time for a members-only evening in celebration of our previous penguins - a part of our March of the penguin campaign.

What’s better than unlimited visits with the fish? How about exclusive events and special rates for our additional offerings? That’s just a fraction of the wonder you’ll experience when you join as a Two Oceans Aquarium member. Become an annual member (or buy a gift membership) to the Two Oceans Aquarium any time during March 2021, and you will be automatically entered into the lucky draw for an incredible March of the Penguin prize worth R10 000!

It's a brother-sister penguin birthday celebration! Luna turned 7 yesterday (25 Feb) and his little sister Makena turns 7 tomorrow (27 Feb). These African penguin siblings hatched to mother Diesel and father Tasmyn, who hatched at the Two Oceans Aquarium in 2002 and 1998 respectively to parents who had been rescued from the wild. This makes Luna and Makena 2 of only 3 "third generation" penguins at the Aquarium - so they truly are part of our family!

It's March of the Penguin - a school holiday celebration of our favourite flippered friends, filled with fun activities at the Two Oceans Aquarium from 1 to 10 October 2022. Learn all about the environmental issues affecting African penguins, and sharing the love with our favourite waddlers in general.

Compared to the ragged-tooth sharks of our Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit, it's easy to forget that beneath their cute, lovable exteriors, penguins are competent carnivores, and although they are not truly the top of the food chain, they come pretty close! Let's look at their hunting tactics: