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 single person  kayaks, 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 Thursday  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

Enjoy a evening on the beach with an Aquarium naturalist as you soak some bait and wait for the big one to bite.  Instruction, gear, bait and fishing license provided by the Aquarium. (Weather Permitting)

Ages 10 and up. Children 10-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

This program requires you to provide your own transportation to fishing location.

$25 for nonmembers / $22.50 for members

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.  Catch and Release

Ages 8 and up. $25/person

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