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African penguins are one of our favourite seabirds - they are noisy, cantankerous, curious, beautiful, and mischievous, but they are also at significant risk of extinction. In the lead-up to Internati...

The Two Oceans Aquarium is home to many of the ocean's most beautiful and fascinating species. From those big to small - we love them all! Check out these five animals you should definitely come to se...

In just 100 years, African penguin numbers have dwindled from over 1.5 million to fewer than 10 000 pairs today. Their situation is dire, and while many incredible organisations work to ensure their s...

If you’ve visited the Two Oceans Aquarium before, you’re no stranger to the quirky and charismatic African penguin. The African penguin is one of South Africa’s most iconic species, a beacon of Cape T...

Visitors to the Two Oceans Aquarium are most likely familiar with the characteristic (and adorable) waddle of the penguins. This clumsy, wiggling, side-to-side gait is one of their most endearing qual...

There are various iconic Aquarium species that rely on, and inhabit Marine Protected Areas in South Africa. Let's take a look at a few!

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...

Many may think that humans are the superior species in every sense. Well, think again! Check out these 10 things that penguins are better at than humans.

The Two Oceans Aquarium considers itself a big family, and the animals here are a special part. From our African penguins to the clownfish, every group of animals belongs to a family. The unique famil...

On 1 March 2023, the #NotOnOurWatch campaign was launched to raise awareness of the urgent plight of the African penguin. A number of conservation organisations including WWF-SA, Endangered Wildlife T...

There's no way around the facts - at their current rate of decline, African penguins are going to be functionally extinct within 20 years. By 2035, some colonies which have thrived on the South Africa...

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 enviro...