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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...

Scuba dive at the Two Oceans Aquarium and experience an up-close and personal encounter with some of the ocean's most fascinating animals.

Whale sharks are special - not only are they the largest shark species in the world, but they are also the largest fish species in the world. Although their size is their usual claim to fame, whale sh...

From big to small - here's everything you ever wanted to know about sharks in South Africa.

Scorpionfish are the lesser-known cousins of the infamous stonefish, the most venomous fish in the world. They are just as venomous but slightly prettier, as far as fish that look like stones go…

If you've ever visited the Two Oceans Aquarium, the marvel that is the I&J Ocean Exhibit needs no introduction! With great help from our partners, I&J, this exhibit is, and will continue to be...

It is that time of the year when the endemic and endangered Western leopard toads migrate from their garden homes to various water bodies to breed. August has already seen great numbers of toads movin...

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!

The mantis shrimp has one of the most flamboyant appearances of all the animals in the Aquarium. At the Two Oceans Aquarium, our mantis shrimp lives in the Diversity Gallery – visit it and be amazed a...

Happy Shark Awareness Day! Shark Awareness Day is about creating awareness and inspiring compassion for these multifaceted animals. There is much more to sharks than many people realise – today, we’re...

This week, the world celebrated Cephalopod Week. The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in the Diversity Gallery is mysterious, alien, and otherworldly – you may just miss it, camouflaged against the r...

Five of the world's seven sea turtle species are found in South African waters, but only two of these nest here. If you ever visit the beach - you might one day be in a position to be able to rescue o...