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Tracking our Turtles: Jellyfish Feast
Time to check in with our three tagged turtles: Pan, Turbo, and of course, Bob! It is exciting to see that, currently, all three are hanging out along the West Coast, not too far off from each other… Let's hear more from Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre.
Best facts about the iconic African penguin
African penguins are one of our favourite seabirds - they are noisy, cantankerous, curious, beautiful, and mischievous, but they are also at significant risk of extinction. In the lead-up to International African Penguin Awareness Day (and our exciting worldwide waddles), here are 50 facts about these iconic seabirds!
Waddle wonderful walk!
On International African Penguin Awareness Day, our Two Oceans Aquarium family (and penguin-minded people all over the world) flocked together in support of the African penguin!
20 years of shaping Young Biologists!
The Two Oceans Aquarium Education team recently ran their ever-popular Young Biologist course, and as usual, it was a blast for everyone involved!
Deep Dive: Ocean Education at its best
As the Head of Education, Bianca Engel is passionate about educating young and old about the ocean and environmental science. Let's learn why Bianca believes ocean education is crucial.
Join us for our Birthday Trash Bash!
On Saturday, 11 November 2023, The Two Oceans Aquarium are taking to Muizenberg beach to enjoy some fun in the sun, and more importantly, rid the beach of as much plastic pollution and dirt as possible. It's our birthday Trash Bash!
How to tell the difference between turtle species
South Africa's ocean is home to five species of sea turtle - some of which are temporarily housed at the Two Oceans Aquarium in our I&J Ocean Exhibit while undergoing rehabilitation with our Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre. Here, the turtles have time to get stronger and be observed by our Turtle Team before they are released into the ocean.
Aquarium visitors may notice that the turtles in the I&J Ocean Exhibit are rather diverse in appearance. But have you ever wondered how to tell them apart?
iMzu Tours is unmissable!
“My vision is to empower people, to create youth development projects, and to create exciting opportunities to experience, enjoy, and learn about the exquisite Mother City,” says Mzukisi “Mzu” Lembeni, owner of iMzu Tours. The Two Oceans Aquarium has been partnered with Mzu since 2014 to assist and mentor him in growing his business. Mzu is a former employee of the Aquarium with an incredible flair for tourism. Let’s hear more about his business, iMzu Tours!
Welcome to the I&J Ocean Exhibit, Nori!
Nori is a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) that was rescued in Witsand on 15 May 2023. After a short time in the Turtle Conservation Centre's rehabilitation area, Nori is now in the final stage of rehabilitation in the I&J Ocean Exhibit.
Top 10 interesting things to spot in our Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit
The Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit might be best known for its ragged-tooth sharks, but there is much more to it than jaws and teeth! Here are ten things to keep a look out for on your next visit:
What is the African penguin’s role in the ecosystem?
A few weeks ago was International African Penguin Awareness Day, when we waddled to raise awareness for the plight of the African penguin. The African penguin is in grave danger of extinction by 2035 if we don’t act now. Let’s look at the African penguin’s crucial role in the ecosystem.
BCDs: How divers do buoyancy differently from animals
Buoyancy refers to the tendency or ability of something to float or sink in water. Buoyancy is crucial for certain animals, and scuba divers, for various different reasons. Let's take a look!