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On 13 November 1995, the Two Oceans Aquarium opened its doors for the very first time. Today, we celebrate 29 incredible years of being a hub of Cape Town's ocean tourism, education and conservation c...

We have some fascinating creatures at the Two Oceans Aquarium, and over the years we have learned a thing or two from these seasoned sailors …

You may think Batman is cool, but have you heard of the batfish? This ocean superhero doesn’t need gadgets or a mask – the batfish has some incredible tricks up its fin just as it is! We have some lon...

The Two Oceans Aquarium has been at the helm of creating long-lasting memories for over 25 years. We love seeing you and your loved ones create special moments in our underwater world. Let's take a lo...

This holiday, the Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating “The Weird and The Whimsical”! At the Aquarium, we house some wonderfully weird and whimsical animals – from the sightless hagfish to the striking ...

Join us at the Two Oceans Aquarium this June holiday for "The Weird and the Whimsical" – a magical underwater journey filled with cool activities, amazing prizes, and fascinating marine life.

Each of the marine species that make up the diverse ocean ecosystem possesses its unique traits. This includes the most interesting defence mechanisms which are adapted to avoid potential threats to s...

There is no denying that mothers are the best – but did you know that yours isn’t the only super-mom around? The ocean is filled with incredible animal mothers who can provide a fascinating look into ...

The rockhopper penguins are among the most popular (and definitely the cutest) animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Let's get to know them a bit better!

All of the animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium possess fascinating qualities that make them unique. Let's take a look at some cool animal facts that you may not know.

Let’s see how many underwater eggs we can find this holiday! There are lots of animals in the ocean that lay eggs – from sharks and rays to turtles and penguins.

Crowned nudibranchs are brightly coloured sea slugs that are found in Southern African waters. However, you may SEA some on your next Aquarium visit.