The river otters at the Aquarium have fun most anytime of the day!  Learn more about otter behavior and biology as you prepare an enrichment treat to share with these playful animals. Participants savor a true otter snack before seeing their enrichment contribution on exhibit which enhances the well-being of our river otters daily.

Closed toe shoes are required. Ages: 6 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Staff will meet participants at the Visitor Services area in the lobby.  

November 19 at 10:00.

November 26 at 2:00.

December 10 at 2:00.

$19 per Person, Plus regular Aquarium admission
$17.10 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 under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Staff will meet participants at the Visitor Services area in the lobby. Closed toe shoes are required.

November 11, 12, 22 & 26 at 10:00; November 27 at 2:00; November 20 at 3:00.

December 20 at 10:00; December 27 at 3:00.

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

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."

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

Program begins at 9:00 am. Staff will meet participants at Admission area in front gate entrance. 

9:00am to 2:00pm

November 20

December 18

$52 per Person
$46.80 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 will get an up-close look as all of the fish and sharks feast on favorite food. 

Ages: 6 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services area in the lobby. Closed toe shoes are required.

12:30pm

November 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 & 29

December 11, 20, 23, 27 & 30

$12 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$10.80 for NC Aquarium Members

Where do the river otters go when they are not on exhibit?  Step behind the scenes to see some of their enrichment toys, favorite snacks, and living quarters, while the otters continue to play in their exhibit.

Aquarium admission purchased separately. Closed toe shoes are required. Ages: 6 and up

Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services area in the lobby.

November 5, 7, 14, 15, 23 & 27 at 10:00; November 21 at 2:00

December 17 & 23 at 10:00

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

Get an exciting start to your day at the Aquarium as you assist our staff with a morning feeding, while learning about a few of the resident species. Participants will feed the stingrays at the touch pool, and then snack on a light breakfast of “people” food. 

Ages 6 & up- Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes required. Staff will meet participants at Admissions area in front gate entrance.

Programs begin at 8:30 am.

November 7, 13 & 21

December 12 

$19 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$17.10 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. Staff will meet participants at the Visitor Service area in the lobby. Closed toe shoes are required. 

November 1, 13, 19 & 25 at 10:00; November 12, 20 & 21 at 11:00; November 5, 12, 14 & 23 at 1:00; November 1 at 2:00; November 4, 5, 11, 13, 18, 22, 23, 26 & 29 at 3:00

December 27 at 10:00; December 18 & 23 at 3:00

$8 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$7.20 for NC Aquarium Members

Stroll through our quarantine building to see where our animals come from and how they move into the Aquarium.  This exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity exposes visitors to our animal hospital and holding area - the first stop for our animals upon their arrival to the Aquarium.

Closed toe shoes are required. Ages: 12 and up. Children under 13 must have a paying participating adult.  

November 29 at 10:00; November 8 & 14 at 2:00.

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

Bring your creative ideas and incorporate natural items from the sea into a grapevine wreath for decorative use year round. We will provide one wreath per person, shells, moss, ribbon, dried flowers and other maritime castoffs. We encourage you to bring in special shells or other treasures to personalize your wreath. 

Aquarium admission purchased separately. Ages: 8 and up - Children ages 8-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services in the lobby. 

November 8 at 10:00; November 22 & 25 at 1:00.

December 13 at 1:00; December 20 at 2:00.

$21 per Person
$17.00 for NC Aquarium Members

Bring your child to take advantage of a fun-filled 45-minute toddler time.  Beginning at 11:00am, each session encourages hands-on learning of a new animal 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 numbers are low. Staff will meet participants at the Visitor Services area in the lobby.

November 5: Awesome Amphibians; November 26: Fall Critters

December 17: Fur, Feathers and Scales