Two Oceans Aquarium

The Two Oceans Aquarium is home to the only living kelp forest exhibit in the southern hemisphere! 🌱🌊 This mesmerising exhibit holds three species of giant kelp, which provide shelter for an array of local fish and sharks. Kelp forests thrive off southern Africa where the icy Atlantic Ocean washes over rocky and shallow reefs. 🤩 Come see the kelp forest for yourself! 🩵

Experience the majesty of ragged-tooth sharks, guaranteed! 🦈 With a choice of scuba diving in three stunning exhibits at the Two Oceans Aquarium, our PADI Adventure Dives are bound to have incredible visibility and amazing sightings of marine life! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dC4JdwDf

Ever wondered what lies behind the "staff-only" doors at the Two Oceans Aquarium? Find out on a Behind the Scenes Tour! 🩵👀 This is an amazing chance to see our animals and exhibits from a completely different point of view, all while our expert staff share fascinating information about how we make the Aquarium magic happen! Step into the areas where water pumps are humming, food for the animals is being prepared, divers kit up and much more. 🤩 https://lnkd.in/d8TpsjaN

WE ARE HIRING!💼🐟 The Two Oceans Aquarium is seeking a Senior Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our Marketing & Communications Team to oversee our digital content creators, manage and identify audiovisual assets and needs, and facilitate the creation or content for both social media and other platforms in-line with the Aquarium and our non-profit Foundation’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is an excellent planner with a diverse skillset to facilitate and contribute to a broad range of marketing activities, particularly digital content creation, social media management, advertising, digital asset management and conceptualizing of creative campaigns. A strong background in digital marketing is essential, as well as project management skills in this space. The role is office-based in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Minimum requirements: • Five years of relevant experience and/or a related qualification in media, marketing, project management, communications, English or a related creative field. • Excellent verbal and written communication ability in English. • Full computer literacy, use of MS Office, and comfort with online tools such as CMSs, CRMs, social media management tools, Google Analytics, etc. • Experience in content creation in the form of short and long-form copywriting, and visual media, email marketing, and digital advertising. • Responsibility, creativity, flexibility, and curiosity. • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team. • Loving animals, the ocean and the environment are a bonus. Interested applicants should email a maximum 2-page CV with a covering letter of motivation to email address vacancies@aquarium.co.za 📆 Closing date for applications: 30 September 2024 🔗 Find more information on this vacancy and others here: https://lnkd.in/dQuv8Abb #CapeTown #hiring #vacancy #socialmedia #contentmarketing #digitalcontent #digitalmarketing #capetownmarketing #marketingjobs #communicationsjobs

Have you met Nori, the green turtle? 🐢 Nori is undergoing the final phase of rehabilitation with our Turtle Conservation Centre. During this time, the larger space of the I&J Ocean Exhibit serves to reacclimate Nori to what life is like in the ocean. She also receives environmental enrichment and behavioural observations. Soon, Nori will be ready for release back into the ocean! 🩵

Have you met Pawpaw, the guineafowl pufferfish? 🐡 Pawpaw's story of how he came to live at the Aquarium in 2021 is fascinating. Now, this little one-eyed fish is one of the most well-known residents of our I&J Ocean Exhibit. 🩵 Learn more about this charming pufferfish: https://lnkd.in/dMM7GZiG

WE ARE HIRING!💼🐟 Do you love the ocean? Are you comfortable editing a video or taking a stunning photo? Are you as comfortable creating content with a DSLR as you are putting it all together in a blog or YouTube video? This might be just the job for you! The Two Oceans Aquarium is looking for a Content Coordinator to complement our Marketing & Communications team. The ideal candidate is someone with excellent audiovisual skills, the ability to express their creativity in written or multimedia form, a keen interest in environmental issues and specifically the ocean, is eager to learn and contribute to the success of one of Cape Town’s top tourist attractions and its non-profit Foundation and has a strong background in communications or social media management. This is a position that rewards flexibility and enthusiasm, as we tell the Aquarium story and showcase the exciting and rewarding work of our Foundation! The role is office-based in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Minimum requirements: • A minimum of two years of relevant experience and a related qualification in media, marketing, communications, social media management, photography, videography, English or a related creative field. • Strong proficiency in photography, videography and editing. • Excellent verbal and written communication ability in English. • Full computer literacy, use of MS Office, and comfort with online tools such as CMSs. • Experience in content creation in the form of short and long-form copywriting, and visual media. • Creativity, flexibility, and curiosity. • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team. • A love of animals, the ocean and the environment. Interested applicants should email a maximum 2-page CV with a covering letter of motivation to email address vacancies@aquarium.co.za 📆 Closing date for applications: 30 September 2024 🔗 Find more information on this vacancy and others here: https://lnkd.in/dgUCs83N #CapeTown #hiring #vacancy #socialmedia #contentmarketing #digitalcontent #digitalmarketing #capetownmarketing #marketingjobs #communicationsjobs

At the Two Oceans Aquarium, we take hands-on experience seriously! 🙌 We believe that a lifelong love of the ocean begins with memorable moments like these. Our Touch Pool Exhibit is a chance for children and adults alike to safely interact with kelp, anemones, and sea stars! 🪸 What better way to learn that the ocean and its inhabitants are worth protecting? 🩵

Don't miss your chance to apply for our Young Biologist course! 🤩🌊 This fully sponsored course is for Grade 10 learners who are keen to take the first step toward a lifetime of environmental stewardship and exploration! Not only does this course provide a solid foundation of ocean knowledge, but it also incorporates exciting hands-on activities and learning experiences. 📚🩵 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d4tTt9CA

This month's Trash Bash is going to be our biggest yet! 💙 In honour of International Coastal Cleanup Day, we're cleaning up Monwabisi Beach on 21 September! The Two Oceans Aquarium and its Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation are dedicated to protecting and preserving our ocean for future generations, which is why we are so passionate about Trash Bash. 🌊 Plastic cannot break down, biodegrade, or become part of the natural system again. Instead, it breaks up infinitely, putting our marine ecosystems in grave danger. Join us in breaking the cycle of pollution and making a positive impact on our ocean! 🙌