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Penguins are flightless seabirds that live almost exclusively below the equator. The African penguin is the only native species in Africa, with colonies in South Africa and Namibia.

The first turtles appear in the fossil record hundreds of millions of years ago and existed long before most other reptiles.

Our interactive Microscope Exhibit gives children and adults a glimpse into the wondrous worlds that are invisible to the naked eye.

There are around 300 species of octopuses, and they are found in every ocean.

Coral reefs occupy only 0.1% of the world’s oceanic area, yet are believed to be the ecosystem with the highest biodiversity on the planet.

There are approximately 30 species of kelp worldwide and kelp forests cover approximately 25% of the world’s coastlines.

The moray eel family (Muraenidae) is a big one, consisting of 15 genera and 200 different species that are found in the world’s marine environments, with only occasional recordings of these animals entering brackish or fresh water.

Thank you to the corporate partners whose support enables the aquarium to maintain its standing as a world-class venue.

The Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit is a chance for a close encounter with some of the most misunderstood species in South Africa's oceans.

The I&J Children's Play Centre is a safe space where little ones can enjoy entertaining and educational puppet shows, and age-appropriate arts and crafts with a marine theme. Our early childhood development team loves nothing more than filling the hearts and minds of children with love and joy for the ocean (and giving parents a few minutes to rest during their Two Oceans Aquarium Visit).

The aquarium exhibits offer an incredible window into our diverse underwater worlds.

The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town is at the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and showcases the incredible marine life of these waters.