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 can help broadcast feed the fish and watch the sharks and fish feast on their favorite food. 

Ages: 8 and up - Children 8-12 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. We are not able to accommodate infants, even if they are in a carrier. 

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times 

Closed toe shoes are required. This tour utilizes 2 sets of stairs or an elevator is available.   

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

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

Buy tickets here. Please check in with the instructor in the lobby.

$25 per Person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$22.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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.

Test your skills with the ancient art form of Gyotaku, Japanese fish printing.  Discover how this art form originated and learn a thing or two about fish anatomy while you create your very own Gyotaku t-shirt to take home.  All supplies, including one t-shirt per person, are provided. 
Ages: 6 and Up - Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. We are not able to accommodate infants, even if they are in a carrier.  

Registration closes 1 hour prior to program, if there are no reservations.

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

Buy tickets here.  Please check in with the instructor in the lobby.

$21 per Person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$18.90 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Come to this class prepared to test your luck crabbing. Participants will learn some basic biology of the blue crab and experience line crabbing firsthand from the Aquarium's Soundside Pier on the lower dock.

Ages 5 & up - Children ages 5-12 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.

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

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times 

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

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.

$18.00 per Person, Plus Regular Admission

$16.20 for NC Aquarium Society Members