Take a "journey" through the great state of North Carolina. Starting
with the mountains, explore the different habitats and ecosystems of the
state, eventually ending at the sea. Program includes live animals and
educational props from these habitats. Great for all ages. (1-1.5 hours) 

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

Have a close encounter with native reptiles of North Carolina’s land and sea. Learn about characteristics of this amazing group of slithering, sliding, swimming and crawling creatures. Discover where they live, what they eat and which ones may be hiding in your own backyard. See
and touch the scales and scutes of live turtles, snake and an alligator! Great for all ages.   (1 hour)

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

Explore the similarities and differences between reptiles and amphibians, and then examine the life cycles and adaptations of the two classifications. After an encounter with our ectothermic friends, transform your space into a swamp with interactive props and live frogs, toads and turtles. Grades: K–6 (1 hour)

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams! *Interactive props and noisemakers are not included in the virtual program*

Sea turtles are some of the oldest, most intriguing and fascinating reptiles on the planet. Explore the life history and adaptations of these threatened and endangered species. Find out where hatchlings go during their time at sea, and what brings turtles back to the same North Carolina beaches where they hatched. See a loggerhead sea turtle, as well as examine sea turtle shells, skulls and other bones. Adaptable for all ages. (1 hour)

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

How does a sea star eat if they don’t have teeth? How do owls sneak up to their prey? Through adaptations! Learn about the amazing adaptations many of our Aquarium residents have that help them survive in their environment. Choose 3 or 4 of the following animals: eastern screech owl, snake, box turtle, sea turtle, river otter, salamander, sea star, horseshoe crab, hermit crab, sea urchin, sting ray, or shark. Program includes a live animal of some of the animals mentioned above. (1 hour)

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

Take a virtual journey through the great state of North Carolina. Starting with the mountains, participants explore 4 different river basins of the state, eventually ending at the sea. Learn about their ecosystems, the animals that occupy them, how humans are negatively influencing them and what steps we can take to solve those problems! Great for middle school and up. (1-1.5 hours)

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

This program will focus on birds, sea turtles, alligators and amphibians and ways we can all be a habitat hero. Learn how humans affect these animals homes and the small changes we can all make to help create a better habitat for them Great for all ages.   (1 hour)

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

Join a sea turtle hatchling on its journey from a bitty baby to a fully grown adult! Students will enjoy a reading of the book “Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!” by April Pulley Sayre. During the reading, students will learn the long journey a sea turtle takes from the time the egg is laid in its nest until adulthood. Your students will discover the many predators a sea turtle has, things humans do that affect or harm sea turtles, and of course, ways we can all help save sea turtles! The program will end with an up-close look at one of our sea turtles. This program is perfect for children ages 2-7. Duration 45 minutes

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

What does it take to defy gravity? Take flight with us as we explore a world above the ground through the eyes of our native avian ambassadors. Discover the unique adaptations birds have by examining bird skulls, feathers, and feet with us. Meet some of our ambassador birds and learn how they are impacted by everyday human activities, then identify conservation actions we can take to help birds all over the world! Great for all ages. (1 hour)

 LARGE GROUP PRESENTATION(S)

(61 to 150 participants)
$200 for the first offering of each large-group program
$100 for each repeated large-group program

MEDIUM GROUP PRESENTATION(S)
(31 to 60 participants)
$150 for the first offering of each medium-group program
$75 for each repeated medium-group program

SMALL GROUP PRESENTATION(S)
(30 or less participants)
$100 the first offering of each small-group program
$50 for each repeated small-group program

Join a hermit crab on its journey to turn its “plain shell” into a beautiful home. Students enjoy a lively, interactive reading of Eric Carle’s book, "A House for Hermit Crab."  Throughout the story, participants learn about friendship and a variety of undersea invertebrates, before getting hands-on, up-close encounters with the same creatures. The program, perfect for children ages 3 to 6, encourages plenty of imagination and participation.

Learn how to classify our local marine invertebrates after a hands-on experience with mollusks, crustaceans and echinoderms. Participants work in small groups to observe live whelks, crabs, sea stars and other boneless sea creatures. Grades 7-12, maximum 30 participants  (1- 1.5 hours)

Can't have visitors come to your school? No problem, this program is also offered virtually via Zoom, Skype, or Teams!

What do squid, snails and scallops have in common? Find out as students explore the amazing world of mollusks! Participants examine the anatomy and adaptations of these cephalopods through scientific investigation and squid dissection. Grades 3-12, maximum 30 participants. (1 Hour)

It’s more than just a glass of water; it’s a precious limited resource! Explore the water cycle and learn the differences among fresh, saline and brackish water through scientific investigation. Participants test the pH and salinity of Aquarium exhibits and their school drinking fountain to determine what types of aquatic life can survive in each environment. Grades 3-7, maximum 30 participants.(1 Hour)

Join the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores in learning about the amazing journey a sea turtle must take and all the obstacles they may encounter. Explore the life history and adaptations of these threatened and endangered species. This program includes an encounter with a live sea turtle. Great for all ages! Great for all ages.
(45 minutes)

Please call 252-247-4003 ext 226 or e-mail ellie.fallaize@ncaquariums.com for information.

 

Looking for a way to learn while working off some of that extra energy? Join us to learn how some of the Aquarium's awesome animals use their body to move, capture prey, avoid a predator, or defend themselves. Break a sweat by mimicking their actions  and discover what it takes to move like an ocean dweller, land-lover, or feathered friend. Cool down and relax by meeting one of the Aquarium's Animal Ambassadors!

Perfect for ages 4 and up

Duration: 30 minutes

 

$100 fee

Join Aquarium staff for a interactive virtual behind the scenes experience focused on sea turtle conservation and rehabilitation. 

Learn how coastal communities are working together to help protect these amazing animals as you explore the Aquariums quarantine labs and holding areas behind the scenes.

$20 fee

Bring the Aquarium to your next community event. The staff sets up
a fun, hands-on display to showcase some of the reptiles of North Carolina.
Depending on the season and venue, a number of live animals
come along.
Educational games, crafts and other activities can be part of your event (upon request).
Let us know what we can do for you!

Options:

Shark Display

Reptile Display

Bird Display