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The Two Oceans Aquarium, in partnership with the V&A Waterfront, proudly announced last night that a new stand-alone Turtle Conservation Centre will open its doors in 2026. The state-of-the-art turtle rehabilitation facility will stand proudly on the Cape Town skyline as part of the V&A Waterfront’s Granger Bay precinct improvement project.

During their time in our Turtle Conservation Centre, our turtles receive medical treatment, vitamins, enrichment, and all the help they need to gain strength and become ready to be released back into the ocean. Like anyone recovering from illness, the turtles need nutritious food every day!

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation (TOAF) team recently collaborated with the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Ocean-to-Land Inland School Intervention Programme in an attempt to learners and teachers from the inland provinces of South Africa to a marine environment and opportunities experience.

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!

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.

If you're passionate about diving and looking to pursue it as a career, then this one's for you. Apply to become a PADI Divemaster Intern today!

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!

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.