Meet Yolanda Viljoen, one of our dedicated Aquarists who cares for our incredible Kelp Forest Exhibit! 🐠 In this behind-the-scenes look, Yolanda walks you through how we clean the exhibit using a siphon—think of it like an underwater vacuum for the sand. It’s a key part of keeping our marine environment healthy and beautiful! Get the inside scoop on how we keep the Kelp Forest in tip-top shape, all thanks to the amazing work of our aquarists like Yolanda. 💙 #KelpForest #AquaristLife #BehindThe

Exciting news from the Two Oceans Aquarium! 🦈 On 18 March 2025, our very own Gen, the ragged-tooth shark, was successfully released into the open ocean off Struisbaai! 🌊 This was a special moment for the team that cared for Gen during her time at the Aquarium, as well as another exciting step towards the future conservation of ragged-tooth sharks.Join us in celebrating this incredible moment as we watch Gen swim freely in the wild again. 🦈💙#SharkConservation #TwoOceansAquarium #RaggedToothSh

Once the kelp reaches our exhibit, the real underwater work begins! 🌿 Daniel Seldon, our Service/Maintenance Diver, shows us how each piece of kelp is carefully tied down to the rockwork, a delicate process that ensures the kelp stays in place and thrives in its new home. 🌊 Fun fact: Our fish love when new kelp arrives! They often gather excitedly as it’s being secured, like a welcome party to the exhibit! 🐠 Check out the full video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSsdF5QZCRA #Kel

7K views · 94 reactions | We're still celebrating with Aquarist Taygan Roberts, who’s sharing how we keep our octopus curious and active through enrichment!  Taygan explains the role of enrichment toys, how we make feeding time fun and stimulating, and even shares some of her personal favourites. Come learn more about these amazing animals and how we care for them!  #WorldOctopusDay #OctopusEnrichment #TwoOceansAquarium | Two Oceans Aquarium | Facebook

With nearly two million annual guests, we overhear a lot of things on the Aquarium floor! From one-legged birds to penguin imposters, here are just a few of the common misconceptions. Thankfully, our Guest Experience staff and volunteer guides are readily available to connect with our visitors and share stories about our animals and their habitats. | Monterey Bay Aquarium