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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.

At the end of March 2024, we bid farewell to Russell Stevens as he retired from the Two Oceans Aquarium after twenty-four years of dedicated service.

Recently, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, in collaboration with One&Only Cape Town, hosted the second One Blue Heart gala to raise funds for our Turtle Conservation Centre. This blue carpet event was lit up by Cloudigital Museum with stunning screens and striking visuals.

At the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation, we take animal health incredibly seriously. We are privileged to have Drs Ilse Jenkinson and Bernice van Huyssteen as our two official veterinarians, who dedicate their time, love, and expert care to our animals every day.

Today, on World Veterinary Day, let’s hear from our incredible (and women-led) veterinary team!

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!

Are you ready for another turtle-y fascinating glimpse into the movements of our Turtle Conservation Centre’s satellite-tagged turtles? Bheni, Nobomvu, Turbo, and Pan have been making incredible progress across the ocean – each of their journeys a testimony of the power of rehabilitation and a contribution to global turtle research. Let’s hear more from Talitha Noble-Trull, Conservation Manager at the Turtle Conservation Centre.

At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, we pride ourselves on our high standard of education. We believe that immersive, hands-on learning is the best path to a lifetime of caring for and protecting the ocean. This is exactly why our new Head of Ocean Campus, Leigh Meinert, is the perfect fit! Let’s learn a bit more about Leigh…

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 ocean life and remind us to appreciate moms a little more! Let’s take a look at five of our favourite ocean moms and the diversity of parental styles found in nature.

If you're passionate about diving and looking to pursue it as a career, then the PADI Divemaster Internship is perfect for you!

In South Africa, we are blessed with abundant marine biodiversity, from the most delicate strawberry anemone to the magnificent humpback whale. On this World Endangered Species Day, we highlight the iconic African penguin!

Turtles are amongst the oldest animals on the planet – they first appeared on the fossil record over 220 million years ago. They are incredibly resilient animals, with a host of adaptions for surviving against all odds. However, in 2024, all seven species of sea turtle are listed as vulnerable or endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Let’s learn more about what threats face sea turtles this World Turtle Day.