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Toddler Time

Learn some of the ABC’s through various animals at the aquarium starting off with alligators and going all the way to whelks! During this time toddlers will learn a different letter of the alphabet each week along with an animal that starts with that letter. There will be story time, a chance to meet or see an animal and craft time! Each program is about 30 minutes long. Come join us as we learn our animal ABC’s!

Toddler Time is focused on children ages 2-5. The program is free, but there is a limited capacity. Please book online to reserve your spot. Admission to the Aquarium is not included in free Toddler program.

Face Coverings are required for this program.

DAY PLANNER

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Toddler Time

Intro to Toddler Time

Introduction to our Toddler Time Program

November 3 at 9:30AM

Join us to kick start our toddler time program. This program will introduce the ABC’s and allow everyone to meet the staff and get to see some of our aquariums animals and do a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

 

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Alligator

A is for Alligator

November 10 at 9:30AM

Start off learning the letter A by learning about alligators.  Come join us and learn about these scaly reptiles by reading a book, doing a craft, and meeting one of our alligators up close.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Box Turtle

B is for Box Turtle

November 17 at 9:30 AM

Learning about box turtles is the best way to learn the letter B. Join us for a fun time with the letter B by reading a book, work on a craft, and meet one of our box turtles.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Crabs

C is for Crabs

December 1 at 9:30AM

Crabs start with the letter C! Come join Aquarium staff as we learn all about crabs through reading a book, meeting some of our crabs, and doing a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Diamondback Terrapin

D is for Diamondback Terrapin

December 8th at 9:30AM

What animal starts with the letter D that you can find at the Aquarium? Well, that would be diamondback terrapins! Come learn all about these amazing coastal turtles by reading a book, meeting one of our animal ambassadors, and doing a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Eagles

E is for Eagle

December 15 at 9:30AM

What better way to learn the letter E then to learn all about Eagles! Get a chance to meet these wonderful birds up close while also doing a craft and reading a story.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Fish

F is for Fish

December 22 at 9:30AM

Fish are a fantastic way to learn the letter F. Join us to learn about the letter F through our fish friends by reading a book, seeing some of our fish, and doing a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Horseshoe Crab

H is for Horseshoe Crab

December 29 at 9:30AM

It’s time for the letter H! Come to the aquarium and learn all about horseshoe crabs. This week we will learn about this living fossil through reading a book, meeting some of our horseshoe crabs, and doing a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Jellyfish

J is for Jellyfish

January 5 at 9:30AM

Join us to learn the letter J by jamming with some Jellies! We will spend with these incredible creatures while also reading a book and having some craft time.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Lionfish

L is for Lionfish

January 12 at 9:30AM

Lionfish are a great way to learn about the letter L. Come learn about this amazing fish through reading a book, doing a craft, and getting the chance to meet some of our lionfish.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Mermaids

M is for Mermaids

January 19 at 9:30AM

Mermaids!! What better way to learn about the letter M then to talk about mermaids! Come join us for a mermazing time through doing mermaid activities, reading a mermaid story, and possibly getting to meet one of our mermaid friends!

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Nurse Shark

N is for Nurse Shark

January 26 at 9:30 AM

N for nurse shark! What a better way to learn the letter N then to learn about nurse sharks and other sharks we have here at the Aquarium. Join us for a story time, visit with our nurse shark, and do a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Otters

O is for Otters

February 2 at 9:30AM

Time for O which means time for Otters! Join us to learn all about otters, do an otter craft, and get a chance to watch an otter enrichment.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Pine Snake

P is for Pine Snake

February 9 at 9:30AM

A great way to learn about the letter P is the learn all about pine snakes and other snakes found in North Carolina. Join us for story time, an animal encounter, and a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Sea Turtles

S is for Sea Turtles

February 16 at 9:30AM

This week is all about the letter S so that mean we are learning about sea turtles! Join us for story time, an animal encounter and a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Vulture

V is for Vulture

February 23 at 9:30AM

V is for vulture! What a better way to learn about the letter V then to learn about vultures. Join us to Come to the aquarium to meet a vulture, read a book, and do a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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Whelk

W is for Whelk

March 2 at 9:30AM

What a better way to end our toddler time then learning about the letter W and a very special animal called a whelk! Join aquarium staff for the last time this season for story time, interact with real life whelks, and do a craft.

Recommended ages: 2- 5 years old

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