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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Special Activities
ActivityDurationDescriptionReserve
Snack with the Sharks

1 1/2 Hours

Venture behind the scenes of the Aquarium’s Graveyard of the Atlantic tank to observe one of the weekly shark feedings. Participants will not be able to assist with the feeding, but will get an up close look as all of the fish and sharks are fed. Shark facts and myths will then be presented while the class has a light afternoon snack in the Aquarium classroom.

Closed toe shoes are required.

Ages: 8 and up - Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.


$15 per Person
$13.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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Dive Program
ActivityDurationDescriptionReserve
Aquarium Shark Dive

2 Hours

Dive in our crystal clear 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit, home of the largest shark collection in NC. Divers will appreciate the unlimited visibility, number of fishes, and impressive encounters with sharks up to 10’ in length.

The program is a total of 2 hours and the Dive portion of this program is 30 to 40 minutes.

Open water Certification to 60 feet is Required.

This Program is offered Monday thru Sunday as follows:
9:00 am to 11:00am
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Ages: 16 and up

$195 per Person
$175.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Want to dive more than once?  Call to ask about a discounted 2nd dive.*
*Offer applies to multiple dives, per person, per day.

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Behind the Scenes Tours
ActivityDurationDescriptionReserve
Shark Tank Tour

30 minutes

Take a short visit behind the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit.  Peek into the dive locker, learn about an out-of-site holding tank, and get an overhead view of the largest exhibit in the aquarium.

Closed toe shoes are required.

Ages: 8 and up - Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

$5 per Person
$4.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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Cold-Blooded Critters Tour

30 minutes

Visit a food prep kitchen and some of the snakes, frogs, and alligators that live behind the scenes.  These featured animals make guest appearances during programs and events.

Closed toe shoes are required.

Ages: 6 and up - Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

$5 per Person
$4.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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Otter Quarters Tour

30 minutes

Where do the otters go when they are not on exhibit?  Step behind the scenes, while they play in the public exhibit, to see some of their enrichment toys, favorite snacks, and living quarters.

Closed toe shoes are required.

Ages: 6 and up - Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

$6 per Person
$5.40 for NC Aquarium Members

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