Enjoy a morning 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 10-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Cost: $30 for nonmembers/ $27.00 for members

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

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.  One adult must be present with the child. Catch and Release Only

Ages: 5 -12yrs old. One adult must be present with the child

Cost: $25 non-member/ $22.50 members

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

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 then allow participants to get comfortable and explore the calm shallow waters of Bogue Sound on their own.

Clothing: Clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Shoes must be closed-toe, lace-up shoes (No flip flops) You must also bring an extra pair of clean, dry shoes to wear back into the aquarium.

$30 for nonmembers, $27 for members

Program: Fridays