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Festive flippers: Adopting a turtle is the best gift idea!
No more than two in a thousand loggerhead turtles survive into adulthood. Rehabilitating every single one of the stranded turtles rescued by members of the public and brought to us for care is critical. In the hands of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's turtle team, dozens of stranded hatchlings that would have perished (often due to human-induced hazards) can have a second chance at life in the ocean. On average, it costs thousands of rands to rehabilitate just one stranded hatchling - no small effort! You can help these efforts directly by co-adopting one of this year's hatchlings. A donation of R500 means you've provided about two weeks of food, veterinary care, and love to one of the turtles in the Turtle Conservation Centre. With your generous help, our team successfully rehabilitates and releases these turtle hatchlings, giving this incredible species a brighter future!
5 Reasons to visit the Two Oceans Aquarium
Over the years, the Two Oceans Aquarium has become wildly popular among locals and internationals. It is without a doubt one of the "must-sees" in Cape Town. Let's see why!
Where does the “sting” in stingray come from?
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 tails.
Release for research: Bheni the green turtle returns to his ocean home!
On Friday, 8 December 2023, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre released Bheni the green turtle into the waters of De Hoop Nature Reserve.
Meet the Dwarf Pufferfish!
We’ve got a new addition to the Two Oceans Aquarium family: Dwarf pufferfish!
Why are there turtles in the I&J Ocean Exhibit?
Visitors to the Two Oceans Aquarium may not realise that the I&J Ocean Exhibit plays a central role in the work of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre! At any given time, at least one turtle can be seen in the exhibit. The I&J Ocean Exhibit only houses these turtles temporarily – they are there for a specific purpose: Rehabilitation.
Tracking our Turtles: Bheni's first update!
Finally, the tracking news you've been waiting for: Bheni the green turtle's first update! Let's hear more about Bheni, Pan (a loggerhead turtle), and Turbo, (a green turtle) from Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre.
2023 recap: A look back at an incredible year!
We've come to the end of yet another year - and what a year it has been. Let's take a look back at some of the fin-tastic moments that made 2023 special.
Works of art: shot by you!
Let's take a look at some magical Aquarium moments, captured by you!
Celebrating the holiday season with the release of Nobomvu, the loggerhead turtle!
On 22 December 2023, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre released Nobomvu, a loggerhead turtle, off the Cape Point coast into the warm Agulhas Current. Nobomvu was fitted with a satellite tag, two flipper tags and a PIT tag. This was a joyous celebration as the Foundation team watched her return to her ocean home. Joined by 28 loggerhead turtle hatchlings and two yearlings, the “Red Lady” added some festive cheer to the start of the summer holiday season, inspiring the collective action needed to protect our oceans.
Meet “Turtle Dad”: The Radiologist who branched out to turtles!
Many of our turtle community members may not know that our Turtle Conservation Centre works closely with a doctor not of turtles but of humans… Dr Peter Berndt, a Radiologist at Winelands Radiology! Peter has been instrumental in the journeys of many of the turtles undergoing rehabilitation at our Turtle Conservation Centre. He’s even studied turtle anatomy and pathology in pursuit of his work with us! Peter has a special connection with Nobomvu, the loggerhead turtle who has had a long and arduous rehabilitation
Back to School: Start the year with a lesson at the Two Oceans Aquarium
Getting out of the traditional classroom and visiting the Two Oceans Aquarium is a great way to augment the learning experience. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Education team opens a whole new world of interactive learning for the students in your care! From preschool to matric, we have a wide variety of expertly designed and curriculum-relevant lessons ready for your class. Take your pick!