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Outdoor Programs

The Aquarium offers a wide variety of programs scheduled throughout the year for you and your family. Kayak through the splendor of tidal creeks. Find out how to catch the big ones from the surf, the pier or even your kayak. Choose from the list of activities below.

Day Planner

Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day.

Day Planner

Outdoor Tours and Adventures

Sound Seafood: Catching Crabs and Clams

Learn the art of harvesting crabs and clams and discover the importance of conserving coastal habitats. Ages 8 and up.

Children 8-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult

$20 for nonmembers , $18 for members
Duration 2 Hours
Reserve

Seasonal Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Explore Bogue Sound on a stand up paddle board with an instructor to guide you. During this adventure you will learn about all plants and animals that call the Roosevelt Natural area their home.

Ages 8 and up with participating adult.




$50 for nonmembers, $45 for members
Duration 2 Hours
Reserve

Fishing

Surf Fishing- Fishing Fanatics

Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with hands-on instruction.
 Equipment, bait and licensing requirements are covered. Program is rain or shine, with extra activities added in event of bad weather. Ages 10 and up.

Children 10-15 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
Duration 3 Hours
Reserve

Paddling

Early Bird Paddle Trip

Grab a paddle and join the Aquarium for an adventure your family will never forget. Load up canoes or kayaks provided by the Aquarium and enjoy a leisurely ride through quiet backwaters to explore the diversity of the salt marsh.

 Ages 12 and up.

9am - 11am

$25 for non-members and $22.50 for members.
Duration 2 Hours
Reserve

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