Steady progress being made on our new exhibit
Construction of our new exhibit continues – steel reinforcements have been completed and the base of the exhibit poured. It took 11 hours and 23 cement trucks to pour the base of the new exhibit.
The building site has been abuzz with activity and progress has been steady.
Read more and watch the video.
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Join us for these member events in May
Solemates, we have two great members-only events happening in May. The Happy Hoppers can meet Teddy the toad and Ayoba the penguin on Saturday 24 May, and moms are invited to join us on Saturday 31 May for a morning of pampering!
Click for more details and booking info.
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Everyday Green Choices Expo
On 5 June we celebrate World Environment Day and on 8 June it is World Oceans Day. Here at the Aquarium, we will be hosting companies and organisations that are able to guide our visitors in making everyday green choices. Visit us between 5 and 8 June and meet these companies for a chat.
Read more.
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Our oceans need us to get to 350!
350 parts per million is the upper safe limit for carbon in the atmosphere. Beyond that, all species suffer climate change effects. Today, International Day of Biological Diversity, we're joining zoos and aquariums around the world in raising awareness about climate change issues.
Read more, and keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter throughout the day.
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Calling all SeaFans and matric students
The July holidays are again packed with FREE courses for high school learners!
In the first week, we've got a Life Science Revision Course for matric students looking to improve their grades. In the second week, we're encouraging grade 9s to join us for SeaFans – an introductory course for teens with an interest in marine sciences and marine biology. Find out how to apply.
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Keep a look out for stranded turtles
Around this time of year the number of calls we receive about stranded turtles found on the beach increases.
These are normally from concerned members of the public who come across stranded juvenile (and occasionally sub-adult) turtles found all along the Western Cape coast.
Learn more about what you can do should you come across a marine turtle.
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