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Outdoor Programs

Thank you for choosing the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island!  Please scroll through the list below to check out a variety of activities and outdoor excursions offered seasonally for you and your family. 

We encourage visitors to secure their tickets online in advance, as sellouts do happen. Admission tickets must be purchased online.

Buy tickets here.

DAY PLANNER

Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day. For more information, contact the Lead Special Activities Instructor at (252) 475-2332.


Day Planner

Special Activities

What's the Catch?

Cast your line and learn the basics needed to catch your first fish! Assemble tackle, bait your hook, identify fish species, and practice catch-and-release techniques. Bring your patience as we try our luck fishing from our Soundside Pier.

Ages: 5 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required. 

Admission tickets must be purchased online prior to date of program. Buy tickets here.

Check back with us in June for dates!

$11.00 per Person
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 1.5 Hours

Let's Go Crabbing!

Come to this class prepared to test your luck crabbing.  Participants will learn some basic biology of the blue crab and experience line crabbing first hand from the Aquarium’s Soundside Pier.

Ages: 5 and Up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required.

Check back with us in June for dates!

Admission tickets must be purchased online prior to date of program. Buy tickets here.

$11.00 per Person
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 1.5 Hours

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