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

January 29

February 19

$52 per Person
$46.80 for NC Aquarium Members

Dive in our crystal clear 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit, home of the largest shark collection in NC. Divers will appreciate the unlimited visibility, number of fishes, and impressive encounters with sharks up to 10’ in length.

The program is a total of 2 hours and the Dive portion of this program is 30 to 40 minutes.

Open water Certification to 60 feet is Required.

Ages: 15 and up

$195 per Person
$175.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Private and group sessions can also be arranged.

** Tickets can be purchased online for additional guest.

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. 

February 27 at 11:00; February 19, 20 & 24 at 3:00

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