Tantalize your taste buds with new recipes from the sea, presented by a local restaurant chef. One or two seafood dishes will be featured at each session, with an emphasis on local Outer Banks seafood. Class participants will gain biological information, copies of all recipes, step-by-step instructions of how to prepare each recipe, and enjoy a savory sample of each dish prepared. Check back regularly for updates on chef presenter information. 

Johanna's Catering - Wednesday, January 21 at 12:00

New Date:  1587 Restaurant & Lounge - Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00

Steamers - Tuesday, March 10 at 2:00 

Ages: 12 and up

Admission tickets required.  Buy tickets here.

Check back regularly for updates on chef presenter dates and times

$25 per Person, plus regular Aquarium admission
$22.50 for NC Aquarium Member

***THE NC AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND WILL BE OPEN NORMAL HOURS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH. THE SOUNDSIDE PIER, NATURE TRAIL AND POLLINATOR GARDEN WILL REMAIN CLOSED AT THIS TIME.

**The invertebrate Touch Pools exhibit will be temporarily CLOSED for renovations. Thank you for your understanding.**

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.

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.  Learn about water quality, visit and interact with animal ambassadors, and prep food for a few animals who live in the Aquarium. Lastly, 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."

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. Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required. This program utilizes 2 sets of stairs or elevator is available.

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times  

Registration closes at 12:00pm, the day prior to program, if there are no reservations.

Admission ticket IS included in the price, please check-in with the instructor out front at the Admission Gatehouse upon arrival. 

$55 per Person
$49.50 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 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

Take a short visit behind the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit.  Walk over and check out some dive equipment, learn about an out-of-sight holding area, and get an overhead view of the largest exhibit in the Aquarium.

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 2 sets of stairs or an elevator is available.

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times 

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

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

Buy tickets here. 

$20 per Person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$18 for NC Aquarium Members