WELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND!

Interested in joining our Membership program- click here to learn more about our membership program and membership benefits.

Add on an “Aquarium Explorer” activity book that will guide your visit at the aquarium. These are available for purchase at the ticket windows.

Matching IDs are required for:

-Membership Reservations

-Military Discounts

-North Carolina EBT Discounts (No other states accepted)

-NC Zoo Membership Discounts

-Other AZA reciprocal membership, click here to see participating zoos and aquariums

Refunds or exchanges must be requested at least 24 hours prior to your reservation time.

Animals and Pets are not allowed at the aquarium. We welcome any ADA qualified service animal that is trained to perform a specific task.

Cast your line and learn the basics needed to catch your first fish!  Assemble tackle, bait your hook, identify fish species, and practice catch-and-release techniques.  Bring your patience as we try our luck fishing from our Soundside Pier. Catch and Release only!

Closed toe shoes are required.

Ages 5 & up - Children ages 5-13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult.

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times.

Registration closes 30 minutes prior to program, if there are no reservations.

Please note that this program may be cancelled on the day of the program due to inclement weather or air quality alerts for our area.  Participants would be notified of these cancellations and receive a full refund for their program.

Admission tickets must be purchased online prior to the date of the program.  You can purchase tickets here.

$18.00 per Person, Plus Regular Admission

$16.20 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Come spend a fin-tastic day at the Aquarium!  Explore the wonders of many local NC habitats and animals by adventuring through many galleries: Seven Rivers, Wild Wetlands, Sea Treasures, S.T.A.R. Center, Delicate Drifters and visit the largest exhibit—Graveyard of the Atlantic. Enjoy animal discovery games and crafts, visit with animal ambassadors through creature features, and more!    

Ages 6-8.  Campers must wear closed toe shoes and bring a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, August 11th  9:00am-4:00pm  If camp is FULL, to be put on online waitlist, click on camp and select waitlist button. Questions? Contact dana.thomason@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2332  

*We require a minimum number of campers to run Day Camp, parents/guardians will be notified a week in advance if numbers are low and final decision made 48 hours before camp. 

*Shuttle Service is not available*

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Accompany an Aquarium educator to sneak a peek behind the scenes where our animal ambassadors live. Learn the importance of animal ambassadors and how we take care of them through proper diet, life support systems, enrichment, target training and more!

Ages: 6 and up - Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. We are not able to accommodate infants, even if they are in a carrier.  Closed toe shoes are required. This tour utilizes a few stairs.

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times

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

Buy tickets here. 

Registration closes 15 mins prior to program, if there are no reservations.

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

Come spend a fin-tastic day at the Aquarium!  Explore the wonders of many local NC habitats and animals by adventuring through many galleries: Seven Rivers, Wild Wetlands, Sea Treasures, S.T.A.R. Center, Delicate Drifters and visit the largest exhibit—Graveyard of the Atlantic. Enjoy animal discovery games and crafts, reel in a fish or catch a crab on our Soundside Pier, go behind the scenes, visit with animal ambassadors through creature features, and more!    

Ages 6-8.  Campers must wear closed toe shoes and bring a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

*Shuttle Service is not available* 

Tuesday, August 11th    9:00am-4:00pm   If camp is FULL, to be put on online waitlist, click on camp and select waitlist button. Questions? Contact dana.thomason@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2332 

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members