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Virtual Programs

The NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher is now offering a wide variety of virtual programs for you, your family, and your group. We hope you join us online to learn and have fun!

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Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day.

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Virtual Programs

Virtual Animal Cameos-Private Program

PRIVATE PROGRAM: Make your next virtual gathering a wild one! Energize your Zoom meeting or party with a live animal ambassador from the Aquarium. The program includes one animal and plenty of opportunity to ask questions getting to know your nature neighbors! Choose from a turtle, snake, shark, alligator, or salamander. Other animal options may be available upon request. 

Non members: $25

Members: $22.50

For more information or to schedule click here

Duration 15 minutes

Virtual School & Group Programs

(Virtual) Turtle Time

Is a turtle's shell its home? Help us answer this age old question as we examine the lives of North Carolina’s land, freshwater, and sea turtles. Meet a few of our Ambassador turtles and learn about turtle behavior, feeding habits, anatomy, and find out what you can do to help protect these fascinating reptiles.

$100 for initial program lasting up to one hour
$50 for each repeat of the same program on the same day


Also available as an Outreach experience
Duration 1 Hour
Request

(Virtual) Aquarium Life Cycles

Tadpole to toad, planula to medusa, hatchling to turtle! There is a multitude of life cycles happening around the Aquarium! We will share the life cycles of several Aquarium animals with your students and provide a behind the scenes look at some of the work our staff is doing to breed and grow healthy animals in our care.

$100 for initial program lasting up to one hour
$50 for each repeat of the same program on the same day


Also available as an Outreach experience
Duration 1 Hour
Request

(Virtual) Fantastic Fish

What do sharks, seahorses, and eels have in common? They’re all fish! Fish come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Join us as we learn the characteristics of fish and uncover some of the facts and myths of these fantastic animals through interactive activities, props, and meeting a few of the fish that call our aquarium home.

$100 for initial program lasting up to one hour
$50 for each repeat of the same program on the same day

Also available as an Outreach experience
Duration 1 Hour
Request

(Virtual) Jellies

Do you know what ocean animal is famous for its sting? See jellies up close and learn about one of the most numerous animals in our oceans. Find out about the important role they play in their ocean habitat. Participants, 2nd grade and up will explore the jelly life cycle through an interactive activity and props. Pre-K and Kindergarten through First Grade participants will go on a Journey with a Jelly with our animated story to experience a day in the life of a jelly.

$100 for initial program lasting up to one hour
$50 for each repeat of the same program on the same day


Also available as an Outreach experience
Duration 1 Hour
Request

Virtual Tours

Virtual Aquarium Tour

Our virtual programs educators will take you on a habitat by habitat virtual tour of the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, sharing fun facts and answering questions about the animals in our care.

$100 for initial program
$50 for each repeat of the same program on the same day


For more information or to schedule click here
Duration 1 Hour
Request

VISIT ALL FOUR NC AQUARIUM LOCATIONS

  • Roanoke Island
  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • Fort Fisher
  • Jennette's Pier

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Help support exciting new exhibits, fun educational experiences and vital conservation programs helping to save animals from extinction by joining the North Carolina Aquariums. Members receive a host of valuable benefits like free admission, but also take pride in supporting the Aquariums and their mission.

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