FELA: Friends of the East London Aquarium

09/11/2026

Amazing what can be done today to help all animals. Well done Mystic Aquarium.

08/11/2026

The penguins and seals are fed at 11.30 and 15.30 daily.

05/11/2026

Would you like to virtually adopt a penguin? R200 per year. Email [email protected] to find out more.

03/11/2026

Come visit us at the aquarium. We are open daily from 9 am until 4pm. Penguin and seal feeding is at 11.30 and 15.30.

02/11/2026

20/10/2026

Please take note

PUBLIC NOTICE | BEACH CLOSURES | SAFETY WARNING

Members of the public and all beachgoers are hereby advised that Orient Beach and Eastern Beach have been closed until further notice, following a serious incident reported at Orient Beach this morning.

Beachgoers are urged to exercise extreme caution and to refrain from entering the water at the affected beaches.

Warnings are also being issued at other beaches, and members of the public are requested to remain vigilant, adhere to all safety advisories, and comply with instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

It has been confirmed that a shark attack occurred at Orient Beach this morning, and this resulted in a tragic incident. Relevant authorities are onsite handling the matter accordingly.

Further updates will be communicated as information becomes available.

08/10/2026

🐙IT'S WORLD OCTOPUS DAY 🐙

Here are some fun facts you may not know about these incredible cephalopods

Seriously though ... did you know ...
💉They have blue blood
❤️ They have three hearts
🤯 They have nine brains (one for each arm and a central brain)
🤓 They are super smart - they can use tools, recognise people and pick the winners of soccer games
🐙They are deadly predators, devoted mothers and stunning beautiful who are also threatened by climate change, pollution, overfishing and farming.

So on World Octopus Day, take a little time and get to know the many faces (and arms) of these stunning animals.

07/09/2026

🐋LEARNING WITH LEA:

Every second breath you take comes from the ocean, and whales help make it possible 💨

The whale pump is one of nature's most remarkable nutrient transport systems. Whales feed at depth and return to the surface to breathe. Near the surface, they release nutrient-rich f***s containing iron, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

These nutrients fertilize phytoplankton, microscopic marine organisms that absorb about one-third of the carbon dioxide captured by Earth each year and produce roughly half of the oxygen in our atmosphere.

By recycling nutrients through the ocean, whales help support productive marine ecosystems and the phytoplankton that sustain life on Earth.

Healthy whale populations contribute to a healthier ocean, and a healthier planet. 🌍

University of Pretoria Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria Mammal Research Institute

12/07/2026