NC EBT card holders must be present with EBT card and matching ID. P-EBT card holders will not receive a discount.

AZA reciprocal memberships: Click here to check if your Zoo or Aquarium participates in our 50% off reciprocal program. This discount may be applied for the 2 named adults and up to 2 youth tickets per membership. Must present valid membership card and ID upon arrival.

*If you are in need of special accommodation such as an ASL interpreter or a facilitated experience for blind guests, please click here to send an email at least two weeks prior to your visit.

No refunds or exchanges within 24 hours of ticketed entry time.

Otters may be off habitat daily at 4:30 p.m. but can be as early as 4 p.m.

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Last ticket entry is 4:00pm daily. For reservation questions or concerns, please call 910-772-0516.

To request a group rate discount for your civic organization or out-of-state school group for a party of 15 or more, please call 910-772-0542 or send an e-mail request by clicking HERE or emailing ncaff.registrar@ncaquariums.com with the information needed.

The following information is needed for a request: 
Group Name: 
Facility Address: 
Phone Number:
Number of Children ages 2 and under:
Number of Youth (ages 3-12): 
Number of Adults (ages 13-61): 
Number of Seniors (ages 62+) / Military: 
Contact Person's Name: 
Contact Person's Email Address: 
Contact Person's Phone Number: 
Date(s) of Visit (in order of preference):
Arrival Time(s): 

Reservations are required to be completed two weeks prior to intended visit and payment in full will be required 48 hours prior to scheduled visit.