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. 

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

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.

$18 per Person
$16.20 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.

Ages: 6 and up. Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Closed toe shoes are requi

$11, Plus Regular Admission
$9.90 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. 

$8 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$7.20 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 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. Closed toe shoes are required.

12:30pm

$12 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$10.80 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."

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

9:00am to 2:00pm

$52 per Person
$46.80 for NC Aquarium Members

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.

Ages: 6 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required. 

$19 per Person, Plus regular Aquarium admission
$17.10 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.

$19 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$17.10 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 minimum numbers are not met.