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. This program requires you to provide your own transportation to beach combing location.

Ages: 3 and up. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Cost: $15 non member / $13.50 aquarium member

Date and Time: 9:00-10:30am on Mondays

Explore the secluded salt marsh habitat surrounding the Aquarium with an Aquarium naturalist who will explain how sample the diversity of these important habitats. Activities include shallow water wading, dip netting and clamming. Closed toe shoes required

Ages: 5 and up. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Cost: $15 for non members / $13.50 for members

Date and Time: 2:00-3:30pm on Fridays

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. Closed toe shoes required

Ages: 12 and up. Children 12 - 17 must be accompanied by a participating adult

Cost: $30 non members / $27 members

Date and Time: 9:00 - 11:00am on Fridays

Enjoy a day 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

Explore tidal flats and quiet backwaters with an aquarium educator as you learn about the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. The aquarium provides the kayak, paddle, and life vest. Closed toe shoes required

Ages: 10 and up. Children 10-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Cost: $25 for nonmembers/ $22.50 for members

Date and Time: 9:00 - 11:00am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

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. You must provide your own transportation to the beach.

Ages: 5 and up. Children 5-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Cost: $20 for nonmembers/ $18 for members

Date and Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays