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Public Virtual Learning

Behind the Scenes: Bird Training and Enrichment

Learn all about the Aquarium avian ambassadors as Aquarium staff virtually guide some of our birds through their daily training and enrichment activities. 

Participants will learn about each birds personal story as well as basic training methods staff utilize to help provide the best care possible for out feathered friends.  

$20 non member / $18 member

Duration 30 minutes
Reserve

Behind the Scenes: Sea Turtle Conservation

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 non member / $18 member

Duration 30 minutes
Reserve

Private Virtual Animal Cameos

Private Virtual Animal Cameos are a casual and fun way to learn about our animal ambassadors at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
These private 20-minute virtual cameos allow for only you and your group to ask questions from the comfort of your home or office while seeing select animal ambassadors who are ready for their close-ups!

Times are available 7 days a week from 9:00 -  4:00. Earlier and later times may be available upon request. 24 hour advanced notice is required.
Animal ambassadors available for virtual cameos are listed below.

Animals Available

 

  • Sea Turtle - Learn the story of how the Aquarium rescues sea turtles while meeting one up close on camera!

  • Owl - Enjoy bird watching from home with this guest star: the owl! Learn about how you can help owls while enjoying one up close on camera! 

  • Sun Conures - Experience the beauty of flight with one of these stunning parrots during a training session.

  • Alligator - Learn how many teeth an alligator has and so much more while safely meeting this amazing predator!

  • Snake - Experience these misunderstood animals in a new way and learn how they can help your backyard!

  •  Vulture - If you give a vulture the chance, you will fall in love with their antics and beauty! Experience an enrichment session with one of these playful birds!

 

$25 non member/ $22.50 member

 



Please call 252-247-4003 ext 226 or e-mail ellie.fallaize@ncaquariums.com for information.
Duration .20
Reserve

Whale of a workout

 

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

This program is at 9am on Tuesdays with the following schedule:

First Tuesday of the month: Ocean Dwellers

Second Tuesday of the month: Land Lovers

Third Tuesday of the month: Feathered Friends

Fourth Tuesday of the month: Wild Card (instructor choice)

$10 non member / $9 member

Duration 30Minutes
Reserve

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