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Why did the Western leopard toad cross the road?
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 moving across busy roads at night around the Cape Peninsula and sadly many, many have already lost their lives due to cars.
5 amazing animals in the I&J Ocean Exhibit!
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 home to many of the ocean's fascinating animals. Here are a few of the animals you'll see in the I&J Ocean Exhibit!
Join us at Trash Bash Mouille Point on 1 April 2023
On 1 April 2023, the Trash Bash Clean-up will take place at Mouille Point Beach - let's clean up our coastline!
Everything you should know about scorpionfish
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…
Everything you've ever wanted to know about sharks in South Africa
From big to small - here's everything you ever wanted to know about sharks in South Africa.
Why should I take Marine Sciences?
Are you in Grade 9 and looking for a subject choice that will both excite and prepare you for your future? Do you know someone in this space? The Marine Sciences FET course at the Two Oceans Aquarium is the perfect path for those interested in an exhilarating, awesomely aquatic future!
Deep Dive: Women in science
Join us in celebrating the amazing women who motivate, inspire and encourage us on a daily basis!
Whale sharks: Why these gentle giants are so special
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 sharks break many conventions of a 'stereotypical shark'. They perfectly showcase the diversity, importance, and intelligence of sharks as a group – undeniably the most misunderstood group of fish.
Dive with these 4 animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium
Scuba dive at the Two Oceans Aquarium and experience an up-close and personal encounter with some of the ocean's most fascinating animals.
Scuba diving never gets old!
Evanne Rothwell, who volunteered at the Aquarium for 12 years and is a lifetime member, has proved that scuba diving never gets old! Evanne is 78 years young and recently completed a PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) course in the I&J Ocean Exhibit.
Thank you everyone for a successful After Dark series
We'd like to thank everyone who made the Two Oceans Aquarium & Texx and the City's After Dark series a huge success. We're already stoked for the next one!
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Happy National Recycling Day!
Recycling is a commonly used word in today’s day and age, and everyone is familiar with those characteristically colourful bins – but do we know what it means? Today, on South Africa’s Recycling Day, let’s unpack: What is recycling? Why is it important? And how can I participate?