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Brave swimmers take on an icy ocean crossing to save endangered turtles
Between 14 and 28 April 2026, a group of determined open-water swimmers will take on an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay - not for medals or records, but to support the survival of endangered sea turtles. You can get involved by donating - be part of a collective effort that safeguards endangered species and protects our ocean for generations to come.
Thank you, Two Oceans Aquarium staff and volunteers, for years of amazing work
We recently celebrated the Long Service Awards, honouring some of the staff and volunteers who have reached big milestones in their journey with us.
The Two Oceans Aquarium released Blue, the ragged-tooth shark, back into her ocean home
After eight years in our care at the Two Oceans Aquarium, Blue, a female ragged-tooth shark, has returned home to the ocean.
Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's water come from?
What if the “secret ingredient” behind Two Oceans Aquarium’s exhibits doesn’t come from a laboratory, but directly from the ocean itself?
Inspiring sustainable tourism for a healthier ocean
Our recent Ecotourism Training Course explored the intricacies of our coastline and the incredible biodiversity it supports, while unpacking key topics such as fisheries management, responsible tourism, and core ecotourism principles.
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the African Association for Wildlife in Human Care
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the newly formed African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC).
Behind the scenes with our Western clownfish babies
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 fish behave in the wild.
Tracking the Lost Years: A second release in the Agulhas Current
In January, a collaborative team of researchers from the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and Upwell motored out into the swift Agulhas Current and released 12 tiny loggerhead turtles, each fitted with a satellite tag on their carapace.
What’s the life of a penguin like at the Two Oceans Aquarium?
Most of our Two Oceans Aquarium family know and love our Northern rockhopper and African penguins, but do you know how they are cared for by our Penguin Keepers?
Three reasons African penguins face extinction – and three ways you can help.
Happy World Penguin Day! Today, we are celebrating a penguin close to our hearts: the African penguin. This charismatic seabird is endemic to South Africa and Namibia – an iconic species and a special sighting at Boulder’s Beach and Betty’s Bay. However, their numbers are declining dramatically. Unless we do something about it, the African penguin will be functionally extinct by 2035. Thanks to the #NOOW African penguin campaign, here are three reasons the African penguin faces extinction and three ways YOU can save them.
Meet Sage, a rare olive ridley turtle at the Turtle Conservation Centre
When our Turtle Rescue Network received a call about an injured turtle stranded in the De Hoop Marine Protected Area, we did not expect that the turtle in question would be a rare olive ridley - a species not often seen by the rehabilitation team at the Two Oceans Aquarium!
Swimmers complete 11km ocean crossing to help endangered turtles – and their journey isn’t over
A group of determined open-water swimmers successfully completed an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay on 25 April 2026, raising vital funds and awareness for endangered sea turtles at our Turtle Conservation Centre.