Explore tidal flats and quiet backwaters as you become aware of the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. The Aquarium provides the canoe or kayak, paddles and life vests.( Weather Permitting) $25 non member /   $22.50 aquarium member

Ages 8 and up. Children 8 - 12 must be accompanied with a paying adult.

Closed toe shoes required

Offered every Tuesday from 9:00am-11:00am

Take a hike with Aquarium naturalists as they guide you through this important ecosystem to discover incredible shells, plant and animal life, and other organisms that you may find at the beach. 1 1/2 hr program. Ages 5 and up. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. This program requires you to provide your own transportation to beach combing location.

$15 non member / $13.50 aquarium member

Offered every Monday from 9:00-10:30am

Enjoy an introduction to Stand Up Paddle boarding in a safe and sheltered environment. Aquarium staff will provide a safety introduction to the activity and supervise, then allow participants to get comfortable and explore the calm shallow waters of the Bogue Sound on their own. Ages 12 and up. Children 12 - 17 must be accompanied by a participating adult

Program runs every Friday from 9:00 - 11:00am.

$30 non members / $27 members

Closed toe shoes required

Come enjoy an afternoon on the dock with an Aquarium naturalist as you cast some bait and wait for the big one to bite. Instruction, gear, and bait provided. An adult must be present with the child. 

Ages 5 - 12 years old

Program runs every Tuesday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

$25 for non-members / $22.50 for members.

Closed toe shoes required

Enjoy an evening on the dock with an Aquarium naturalist as you soak some bait and wait for the big one to bite. Instruction, gear, bait, and fishing license provided. Ages 8 and up. $25/person

Offered every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00p.m.

Learn all about sea turtles and the conservation work the Aquarium is involved in to help protect these iconic marine turtles.  Join Aquarium staff onsite for a introduction to a live sea turtle before you venture out to a local public beach access to visit an actual sea turtle nest and learn more about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Sea Turtle Monitoring program. Ages 5 and up. Children 5-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

You must provide your own transportation to the beach.

Program will be offered starting June 5. Offered every Monday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00p.m.

$20 for nonmembers, $18 for members

Closed toe shoes required