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The Two Oceans Aquarium has an exciting announcement: For the first time in 10 years, our African penguin colony has welcomed new chicks to the beach!

Recently, the Two Oceans Aquarium hosted Mission Blue and representatives from the seven South African Hope Spots. Dr Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue and legendary marine biologist, joined the H...

In November this year, the Two Oceans Aquarium is turning 30! This is a momentous occasion and one that sparks reflection on the past three decades of conservation, education, and awareness. In honour...

Stranding season is one of the busiest times of the year for the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre. Every year, hatchling and adult turtles strand on beaches along the Wester...

The Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating a momentous occasion this year – we’re turning 30 on 13 November! Since opening our doors in 1995, the Aquarium has been an iconic feature in Cape Town, inspirin...

On 24 October 2024, a Cape Nature ranger alerted our Turtle Rescue Network to a green turtle found in Plettenberg Bay. Immobile and covered with algae, her rescuer was uncertain about this turtle’s ch...

It's time for the ever-popular members-only Easter Sleepover! Enjoy this egg-citing opportunity to spend the night doing ocean-themed activities with your loved ones, surrounded by awesome ocean anima...

Every year on 2 February, we celebrate World Wetlands Day, a day dedicated to protecting the incredible biodiversity of South Africa's wetland habitats. Wetlands are crucial for wildlife and humans, o...

The Turtle Conservation Centre team appeals to anyone who comes across a stranded adult turtle to alert experts and not to return them to the water. An incident on 4 February 2025, where a loggerhead ...

Every year, our Turtle Conservation Centre embarks on a road trip to spread awareness for turtle stranding season and connect with our Turtle Rescue Network. This year, for the first time, the team ch...

Reverse the Red is a pioneering global movement that works to reverse biodiversity loss and showcase positive achievements for species on the brink of collapse by celebrating efforts that bring specie...

Dr Judy Mann-Lang and Helen Lockhart’s work for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) will be pivotal in the race to keep the ocean as healthy as possible and mitigate the impacts of clim...