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Are you ready to dive into the world of the ocean sunfish? These fascinating creatures are some of the most unusual and interesting fish in the sea, and we're launching a new sunfish campaign to celeb...

When Two Oceans Aquarium visitors see our common platannas performing their rendition of the "Mannequin Challenge" opposite the African penguins, they don’t realise that these usually-still amphibians...

The Western leopard toad (Sclerophrys pantherinus) is one of the coolest amphibians. They’re endemic to the Western Cape, which means our province is the only place in the world where you’ll find thes...

We invite you to join three special guests at the Two Oceans Aquarium on the evening of 12 May 2023 for “Frog Night”, a speaker evening with incredible members of the South African amphibian community...

On 29 March 2023, the Two Oceans Aquarium successfully released Dané, a female ragged-tooth shark, off Struisbaai Main Beach. She was accompanied at every stage of her journey by six Aquarium Curatori...

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...

Seahorses are one of the weirder animals you can see at the Two Oceans Aquarium - while also quite fascinating. Let's take a look at seven facts about these interesting animals.

If you live near the coast, you likely know seals. Whether it's Cape Town's local Cape fur seal colonies, or another species somewhere more exotic, seals are remarkable - and not just for the "sea dog...

Join us in welcoming Zelena, a rescued green sea turtle, into our I&J Ocean Exhibit! Zelena was rescued at De Hoop Nature Reserve and brought to the Two Oceans Aquarium on 20 October 2022. She has...

Sharks are amongst the most misunderstood of all sea animals. Often portrayed in social media as mindless killers, there is much more to sharks than their toothy façades.

Stingrays, with their flat bodies and floating “wings”, are one of the ocean’s most iconic sights. Unfortunately, they’re also the most misunderstood species of ray, sensationalised for their stinging...

Pyjama sharks are small catsharks endemic to the South African coastline, that have received some recent attention thanks to the prominent role they play in Craig Foster of the Sea Change Project's My...