Learn all about sea turtles and the conservation work the Aquarium is involved in to help protect these iconic marine turtles.  Join Aquarium staff at the Aquarium for a introduction to a live sea turtle before you venture out to a local public beach access together to see an actual sea turtle nest and learn more about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Sea Turtle Monitoring program.

Ages 5 and up. 

You must provide your own transportation to the beach.

Children 5-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

$20 for nonmembers, $18 for members

Looking for a way to learn while working off some of that extra energy? Join us to learn how some of the Aquarium's awesome animals use their body to move, capture prey, avoid a predator, or defend themselves. Break a sweat by mimicking their actions  and discover what it takes to move like an ocean dweller, land-lover, or feathered friend. Cool down and relax by meeting one of the Aquarium's Animal Ambassadors!

Perfect for ages 4 and up

Duration: 30 minutes

This program is at 9am on Tuesdays with the following schedule:

First Tuesday of the month: Ocean Dwellers

Second Tuesday of the month: Land Lovers

Third Tuesday of the month: Feathered Friends

Fourth Tuesday of the month: Wild Card (instructor choice)

$10 non member / $9 member

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.

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

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

Ages 10 and up. 

$25 for nonmembers,$22.50 for members

Looking for a way to learn while working off some of that extra energy? Join us to learn how some of the Aquarium's awesome animals use their body to move, capture prey, avoid a predator, or defend themselves. Break a sweat by mimicking their actions  and discover what it takes to move like an ocean dweller, land-lover, or feathered friend. Cool down and relax by meeting one of the Aquarium's Animal Ambassadors!

Perfect for ages 4 and up

Duration: 30 minutes

$10 fee