The Wild Ones was an incredible TV production by local production house Homebrew Films produced for MNet. Five episodes, collectively titled Aquarium: An Aquatic Life, feature the Two Oceans Aquarium and capture some of the most intense, emotional and real behind-the-scenes footage of our team at work. Enjoy - and be sure to catch re-runs of The Wild Ones on MNet to see the work of even more wonderful wildlife organisations.
Episode 1: The Inner Workings
Join the Two Oceans Aquarium team as we delve into the inner workings of your favourite V&A Waterfront attraction. Meet the team who keep the Aquarium running and discover how we cater for the diets, needs and demands of the hundreds of animals in our care. From newly arrived Japanese spider crabs, to tiny rescued turtle hatchlings - step behind the glass of Africa's favourite aquarium!
AQUARIUM : An Aquatic Life | The Inner Workings | Ep 1
Episode 2: Weird & Wonderful
Meet some of the Two Oceans Aquarium's weird and wonderful inhabitants, from jellyfish that spend their lives upside-down, to the male seahorses that give birth to their young. These are the enchanting animals that help us to inspire fascination in all who experience the Aquarium. Plus, we explore the busy lives of our aquarists - meet Vince, the man on a mission to protect the V&A Waterfront's fur seals, and the team rebuilding the massive Predator Exhibit. There's never a dull moment at the Two Oceans Aquarium!
AQUARIUM : An Aquatic Life | Weird and Wonderful | Ep 2
Episode 3: Penguin Posse
Get close and personal with everyone's favourite animal at the Two Oceans Aquarium - the penguins! What happens when an African penguin falls in love with a human, and do penguins get grumpy when their favourite swimming spot closes?
AQUARIUM : An Aquatic life | Penguin Posse | Ep 3
Episode 4: Turtle Tales
Join favourite turtle ambassadors Bob, Sandy and Yoshi (before her release) to learn what it takes to care for dozens of rescued turtles at the Two Oceans Aquarium. While the turtles undergo care, the collections team prepare to transport massive ragged-tooth sharks from East London to Cape Town, but with a giant storm approaching, will the sharks' new home be ready in time?
AQUARIUM : An Aquatic Life | Turtle Tales | Ep 4
Episode 5: The Return of the Sharks
In the aftermath of Cape Town's biggest storm in 20 years, it's a race against the clock to get the Two Oceans Aquarium ready for the arrival of nine ragged-tooth sharks from East London. Join the team for this one final push to reopen the Aquarium's largest exhibit.
AQUARIUM : An Aquatic Life | The Return of the Sharks | Ep 5
If you've enjoyed these episodes of the incredible The Wild Ones production by Homebrew Films, be sure to catch the show's re-runs on MNet - there are plenty more wildlife adventures to be had beyond the Aquarium!
