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Programs & Activities

The Aquarium offers a wide variety of programs scheduled throughout the year for you and your family.

Animal encounter with a salamander

Animal encounter with a salamander

DAILY PROGRAMS AT THE AQUARIUM

Offered on-site and free with admission. Programs include:

  • Feedings
  • Dive shows
  • Films
  • Animal Encounters
  • Game Shows and Crafts

Click here to learn more about what’s offered.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

 These fee based educator-led programs include before and after-hours activities, as well as indoor and outdoor excursions.

Indoor Exploration

Outdoor Exploration

  • Canoeing the Salt Marsh (Zeke’s Island)/Canoe Holly Shelter (Pender County)

  • Fort Fisher Hermit School of Common Sense
  • Surf Fishing Workshop
  • Rocky Outcrop Exploration
  • Salt Marsh and Crabbing
  • Surf Lesson Recommendations

GROUP ACTIVITIES

Birthday Parties

Tired of hosting your child’s party at your house? Bring them to the Aquarium! Live animals bring excitement to the party. Learn more here.

Sleeping with the Fishes

Imagine a slumber party at the Aquarium where kids can sleep in front of the big tank. Learn more about about scheduling a sleepover here.

Scout Programs

Boy and Girl Scouts can earn merit badges through the Aquarium’s scout programs. Click here to learn more.

SUMMER CAMP

Aquarium summer camp provides fun and safe learning opportunities with knowledgeable and competent leadership. Campers enjoy indoor and outdoor activities including:

  • Behind the scenes tours
  • Beach days
  • Live animal encounters
  • Parent program on last day

Camps run simultaneously for eight weeks for ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-14. Click here for more information.

QUESTIONS?

For more information call 910-458-7468 Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or e-mail ncaff.registrar@ncaquariums.com.

Click here if you are a school group.
Click here if you are scheduling a large group visit.