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Public Virtual Programs

Join us online! 

We have the perfect programs for your whole family to enjoy by using your computer, tablet or phone. Zoom instructions will be e-mailed before program.

 


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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 per device for non members  / $18 per device for members

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 per device for non members  / $18 per device for members

 

Duration 30 minutes
Reserve

Virtual Behind the Scenes: Sharks

Virtually join Aquarium staff, online from the comfort of your home, as they feed the sharks and the rest of the fish in our 306,000 gallon Living Shipwreck habitat.

 

$20 per device for non members / $18 per device for members

Duration 30 min
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 per device for non member/ $22.50 per device for member

 



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

Whale of a workout

Whale of a Workout 2021: New year, new workouts.

Ages 4  and up. $10 per screen/ $9 per screen for aquarium members

First Tuesday’s of the month will be Enrichment. Discover how zoos and aquariums keep the animals in their care moving and motivated using exciting, enrichment items. A workout program and live animal will follow the presentation.

Second Tuesday’s of the month will be Training. Gain an understanding of how zoos and aquariums train animals to assist in their own health care through different behaviors taught through training. A workout program and live animal will follow the presentation.

Third Tuesday’s of the month will be Forgotten Favorites. Some of our smallest animals have the biggest impact in the world. Visit the habitats you may have missed and learn amazing facts of the forgotten favorites. A workout program and live animal will follow the presentation.

Fourth & Fifth  Tuesday's of the month will be instructor's choice

$10 non member / $9 member

Registration ends at 7pm the evening prior to program

Duration 30Minutes
Reserve

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