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."

9:00am to 2:00pm

October 27

$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. A mask, and closed toe shoes are required. 

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

Buy tickets here.

October 6, 22 at 10:00am

October 1, 4, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28 & 31 at 11:00am

October 13 & 19 at 2:00

October 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26 & 29 at 3:00pm

$8 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$7.20 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. A mask, and closed toe shoes are required.

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

Buy tickets here.

October 18 & 20 at 10:00am

October 19 & 21 at 11:00

October 3 at 1:00pm

October 1, 17, 25, 26 & 27 at 2:00pm

October 12 & 22 at 3:00pm

$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.

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

Buy tickets here.

Ages 8 and up- Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. A mask, and closed toe shoes are required.

October 11, 12, 26, 28 & 29 at 10:00

October 30 at 1:00

October 21 at 2:00

$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 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. A mask, and closed toe shoes are required.

October 1, 8, 11, 18, 20, 22, 25 & 29 at 12:30

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

Buy tickets here.

$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.

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

This program has been cancelled until further notice.

$11, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$9.90 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. 

This program has been cancelled until further notice.

$19 per Person, Plus regular Aquarium admission
$17.10 for NC Aquarium Members