Topic

two oceans aquarium

Latest news and developments

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation wins Gold and Silver for Ocean Conservation Films at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa

Celebrating conservation: Two Oceans Aquarium's award-winning films at ITFFA 2026

Two productions by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation have been honoured at the 2026 International Tourism Film Festival Africa, with 'Wild Waterfront' winning Gold and 'Raggies:…

Rather than focusing on a single attraction, the value of this route lies in how it connects Cape Town’s family-friendly experiences into one flexible journey

Things to do in Cape Town with kids this winter: A family-friendly day route

Discover how Cape Town transforms into a family-friendly winter wonderland with City Sightseeing’s Local is Lekker specials. Explore the Blue Mini Peninsula Route, connecting you…

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…

Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter will host its third annual gala dinner and auction on Saturday May 9 at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Mdzananda Animal Clinic hosts gala dinner and auction to celebrate 30 years of service

Join Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter for their third annual gala dinner and auction on Saturday, May 9, at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Celebrate 30 years of compassion and care…

The Two Oceans Aquarium and the Autism Western Cape staff partnered for autism hour held at the aquarium.

Two Oceans Aquarium celebrates autism awareness month with special hour

Join the Two Oceans Aquarium and Autism Western Cape for a unique autism-friendly hour, where families can explore the aquarium in a calm, sound-free environment. Discover how…

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s fundraising swim from Robben Island to Granger Bay aims to support the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles while raising awareness about ocean threats  and helping build a new sea turtle hospital for the future.

Cape Town's fundraising swim: Supporting sea turtle rehabilitation

Join Cape Town's swimmers as they dive into the cold Atlantic waters from Robben Island to Granger Bay, raising funds and awareness for endangered sea turtles and the future sea…

Beach clean up volunteers collected more than 60 kg of litter at Mouille Point Beach on Saturday, March 14.

Community unites for beach cleanup, removing 60kg of rubbish from Mouille Point Beach

A Heathfield toddler joins a community cleanup at Mouille Point Beach, helping to protect the coastline and marine life while enjoying a day of fun.

Matthew Griffiths and his father, Professor Charles Griffiths at the launch of their book, 'Explore The Shore'.

Father and son unveil 'Explore the shore' at Two Oceans Aquarium

Experience the launch of 'Explore the Shore' by Professor Charles Griffiths and his son, Matthew, at the Two Oceans Aquarium, where interactive videos enhance the exploration of…

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 Two Oceans Aquarium has a line-up of activities planned this school holidays

School holiday fun at aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium activities lined up for children to enjoy during school holiday.

From left, Mayoral committee member for economic growth, James Vos looks on as David Green (OBE) , CEO of the V&A Waterfront receives a Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary District 9350 Governor Stephen Young and Mymoena Ismail, president of Waterfront Rotary Club.

Rotary International celebrates a century of community service

Rotary International’s District 9350, which includes over 80 clubs across the Western and Northern Cape, Angola, and Namibia, celebrated their 100-year anniversary with an…

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…

David Parry-Davies, the founder of the Eco-Logic Awards and editor of the The Enviropaedia, speaks about the giant green elephant in the ballroom.

Eco-Logic awards put green spotlight on environmental practices

A massive elephant structure in the ballroom at the twelfth annual Eco-Logic Awards 2024, held at The Avenue at The Two Oceans Aquarium recently, represented the topic that “no…

Blind people supported by St Dunstan’s, an organisation in Pinelands that cares for blind war veterans, and other organisations that help the blind visited the Two Oceans Aquarium on Friday October 18, where they were able to touch coral skeletons, shark skins, mermaid purses and a range of other exhibits. The aquarium extended its opening hours to accommodate the visit. From left are aquarium staff members Phumza Jongihlathi, Nicholas Stevens and Bianca Engel who welcomed their guests.

Blind visit aquarium

One of the blind visitors, Melissa Crowley, left, with Sharon Goosen, the orientation and mobility instructor from Innovation for the Blind, in Worcester. Two Oceans Aquarium…

Teachers treated to Ocean Campus tour, activities at aquarium

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation launched its new Ocean Campus with a celebration of teachers and the ocean on World Teachers’ Day, marked annually on October 5. Ocean Campus…

Two Oceans Aquarium and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) will host a Waddle for the Penguins from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town on Saturday October 12. Picture: Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

Waddle to help save the African penguins

Two Oceans Aquarium and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) will hold a Waddle for the Penguins, from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town, on…