What does a bat, whale and opossum have in common? Why they all belong to a group of animals called - Mammals! Discover what marvelous traits and adaptations these animals have, explore the role they play in their aquatic or terrestrial food chain, visit our river otter exhibit, and meet an animal ambassador that represents the only marsupial found in North America. Come and interactively learn all about native species of mammals that call North Carolina home.  

Grades 3-5 Tuesday, November 3rd   9:00am-12:00pm 

Grades K-2 Wednesday, November 25th   1:00pm-4:00pm 

Student opportunities will be limited to 15 screens

$30 per Child
$27 for NC Aquarium Society Members

What has slimy scales, eats insects and lives in or near freshwater? You guessed it -- Amphibians!! Learn all about these slippery creatures that hop, crawl and thrive near freshwater habitats. Discover many adaptations these cold-blooded creatures have as we tour exhibit habitats, enjoy interactive activities and meet a few awesome animal ambassadors at the Aquarium.   

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, November 3rd   1:00pm-4:00pm 

Student opportunities will be limited to 15 screens

$30 per Child
$27 for NC Aquarium Society 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 Aquarium educator. This exclusive opportunity exposes visitors to our animal hospital and holding area. 

Advanced registration required.  This program is facilitated using the Zoom platform.

Open to all ages.

September 3, 9, and 16 at 2:00 pm

$18 per Person
$16.20 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Take a short visit behind the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit.  Peek into the dive locker, see where our food is stored and learn how we feed our sharks, while getting a birds-eye view of one of the largest collections of sharks in North Carolina.

Advanced registration is required.  This program is facilitated using the Zoom platform.

Open to all ages.

October 21 at 10:00 am

October 12 & 26 at 11:00 am

October 27 at 1:00 pm

October 6 at 2:00 pm

$18 per Person

$16.20 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Create a splash at your next corporate meeting, birthday, bridal shower, or another event by having an animal drop in virtually.  Pick which animal ambassador you would like from the following animals:  Owl, Sea Turtle, Possum, or River Otters.  Once they arrive, the educator will give a brief introduction to the animal, allow your attendees a chance to ask questions and then you can enjoy their animal shenanigans.  Make your meeting or event one-of-a-kind with some animal fun!  All animal programs are dependent on the availability of our animals.  If not available, another option will be provided.

Advanced registration required.  This program is facilitated using the Zoom platform.

Open to all ages.

$25 per Session

To schedule an Aquarium Animal Cameo presentation, please contact our Education Curator, Dia Hitt, at 252-475-2318, or Andrea.Hitt@ncaquariums.com

Join us online to meet some of our animal ambassadors such as snakes, turtles, lizards, and invertebrates.  Or you can sign up for some of our special topics and programs not normally seen including beach finds 101 and programs on quirky marine life.  Register online and we will send you your link and password for the program.  Come learn and play with us online at the Aquarium!

Advanced registration required.  This program is facilitated using the Zoom platform.

Programs will be 20-30 minutes long.  You can sign up for one session or you can sign up for them all.  Open to all ages.

Please note the animal topics are subject to change based on availability.

$10 per Session

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

Advanced registration required.  This program is facilitated using the Zoom platform.

Open to all ages.

$18 per Person

$16.20 for NC Aquarium Society Members