Bring your child to take advantage of a fun-filled 45-minute toddler time.  Each session encourages hands-on learning of a new animal, habitat topic or nature theme using stories, crafts, and occasionally free time in the Aquarium.  Parents can sit back and relax, as little ones play while accompanied by our education staff. 

Ages: 2-5. Advanced registration is strongly recommended; we will close registration at 10:00am on the day of the program if minimum numbers are not met. 

September 20 at 11:00:  Fishy ABC's

September 29 at 11:00:  Nature Wonders

$8 per child, Plus regular Aquarium admission

$7.20 NC Aquarium Member
No program fee for adults, but regular admission rates apply.

Experience what it is like to work as an Aquarist as you spend a few hours of your day working with our staff behind the scenes.  Prepare food for the box turtles, visit and interact with animal ambassadors, and prep food for the largest exhibit in the Aquarium.  Once meals are prepared, observe the fish and sharks feast in the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit.  Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get a little "fishy."

Ages: 8 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.

September 14

9:00am to 2:00pm

$46.80 for NC Aquarium Members

Take a short visit behind the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit.  Peek into the dive locker, learn about an out-of-site holding area, and get an overhead view of the largest exhibit in the Aquarium.

Ages: 6 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required. Tour utilizes 2 sets of stairs or elevator access. 

Mondays at 11:00:  September 12 & 26

Wednesdays at 11:00:  September 7

Fridays at 11:00:  September 2 & 30

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

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$16 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$14.40 for NC Aquarium Member

Have you ever wondered where our animals come from and how they get to the Aquarium? Learn how as you experience a tour of the Aquarium quarantine building, led by an animal care staff member. This exclusive opportunity exposes visitors to our animal hospital and holding area - the first stop for our animals upon their arrival to the Aquariums.

Ages 12 and up- Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required.

*Stay tuned for schedule 

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

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$11 per Person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Members

Accompany an Aquarium educator to sneak a peek behind the scenes of different areas in the Aquarium. Visitors will see the exhibits and all the systems that keep them working, from a side normally viewed by staff only.

Ages 8 and up- Children 8-12 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required. Tour utilizes 2 sets of stairs or elevator access. 

Thursdays at 11:00: September 1 & 15

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

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$18 per Person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$16.20 for NC Aquarium Members

Venture behind the scenes of the Aquarium’s 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit to observe one of the weekly shark feedings.  Participants will not be able to assist with the shark feeding, but can help broadcast feed the fish and then watch the sharks and fish feast on their favorite food. 

Ages: 8 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required. Tour utilizes 2 sets of stairs or elevator access. 

Wednesdays & Fridays at 12:30:  September 9, 16, 21, 28, & 30.

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

Buy tickets here.

$20 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$18 for NC Aquarium Members