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World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park offers an educational and entertaining day out for visitors of all ages

Discover the World of Birds: A family-friendly sanctuary in Hout Bay

Looking for an unforgettable family outing? Discover the World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park in Hout Bay, where over 3,000 birds and small animals await to educate…

After nearly six years of intensive rehabilitation, a rescued loggerhead turtle Kai has finally returned to the ocean

Rescued loggerhead turtle Kai returns to the ocean after six years of rehabilitation

After nearly six years of dedicated rehabilitation, Kai, a loggerhead turtle, triumphantly returns to the ocean, symbolising hope and resilience for marine conservation efforts…

Behind the scenes of children's book Libo and the Leopard: Keeper of the Stars. Pictured from left voiceover artist for the audiobook Mdu Kweyama, illustrator Mary-An, from Panthera Kristine Maciejewski, Imagnary House publishing director Brad Harris, from Panthera Gareth Whittington-Jones, author Emily Child, from Panthera Gareth Mann, and publicist Thembela Mputamputa.

Imagnary House launches a captivating children's book on Lozi culture and leopard conservation

Explore the enchanting children's book 'Libo and the Leopard: Keeper of the Stars,' which beautifully intertwines Lozi culture with leopard conservation, featuring a free…

Volunteers and community groups highlight crumbling TMNP infrastructure.

SANParks refutes claims as petition numbers climb

A petition demanding improved safety and maintenance at Table Mountain National Park has reached 10 958 signatures. Activists cite deteriorating trails, neglected facilities, and…

Helen Lockhart, Two Oceans Aquarium conservation and sustainability manager, celebrates the Two Oceans Aquarium’s False Bay Hope Spot co-champion announcement during the Mission Blue Paddle Out.

Two Oceans Aquarium hosts trash bash

Join the Two Oceans Aquarium on September 20 for a Trash Bash beach cleanup at Sunrise Beach, Muizenberg, in honour of World Cleanup Day and ocean advocate Sylvia Earle’s 90th…

A Camps Bay Improvement District public safety officer watches over the southern elephant seal which hauled itself onto Camps Bay Beach yesterday

How to safely admire elephant seals on Cape Town's beaches

The public are urged to give elephant seals who haul themselves onto Cape Town's beaches space to rest, moult

The OceanXplorer stopped at the V&A Waterfront Harbour for the first time on Wednesday February 26.

OceanXplorer reveals Africa's deep sea wonders

State-of-the-art research vessel OceanXplorer makes history in Cape Town, revealing undiscovered marine ecosystems and mapping vast underwater territories during its pioneering…

180kg of trash collected at Lagoon Beach clean-up

The Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash team recently joined forces with Save A Fishie for their last beach clean-up of 2024. This was a chance for locals to dive into the festive…

Teams from the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, SAAMBR and Ezemvelo prepare Bokkie for release.

Bokkie the amputee turtle released

Bokkie, the amputee green turtle, took its first plunge back into the Indian Ocean, off the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast after a year of rehabilitation at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape…

Two Oceans Aquarium staff and volunteers with rubbish collected last Saturday at Monwabisi beach during World Clean-up Day. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

Trash bash at Monwabisi beach

The Two Oceans Aquarium hosted a Trash Bash at Monwabisi beach as part of World Clean-up Day last Saturday, September 21. World Clean-up Day started in 2008 in Estonia to create…

Spring splendour on Robben Island

Arum lillies in full bloom on Robben Island with Table Mountain in the background. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE Grayia Spinosa can be found on Robben Island. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE…

Coastal clean-up on Robben Island

The Robben Island shoreline was buzzing with volunteers who came to clean up the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Saturday. Robben Island Museum joined forces with various partners…

SANParks is running a safety awareness campaign at Table Mountain National Park. Picture: SANParks

Rangers promote good conduct, safety on trails

SANParks rangers have been advising members of the public on how to conduct themselves and stay safe in Lower Tokai, Cecilia Forest and Constantia Nek. From kiosks at entrances…

Galactic Einsteins team from Zwelethemba High School in Worcester are, at the back, from left, Lilitha Siyo, Khuselo Jini, and Liyema Omarion James. In front are Avuya Matyana and Alizwa Mahlakele.

R1.8m up for grabs for youngsters who care about the earth

Applications are open for The Earth Prize, a global environmental sustainability competition and “ideas incubator” for young people aged 13 to 19 years. The Earth Prize, an…

Specific public open spaces will not be mowed from August to the end of November to allow for spring flowers and a variety of indigenous plants to bloom and seed. Picture: City of Cape Town

City enters its annual ‘no mow’ period

Certain commons, parks and greenbelts across the metro will be allowed to grow wild during the City’s annual “no mow” period. The parks and recreation department suspends mowing…

Kai with CapeNature Cubs Club members at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Cape Nature announces Kai as children’s club ambassador

CapeNature announced Kai the Cape leopard cub as its new Cubs Club ambassador, at the Two Oceans Aquarium on Friday, July 5. Cape leopards are found in the Western Cape and…