These programs and activities are free with admission!

Live Dive
Divers swim with the fishes and sharks in the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit, and interact with visitors via underwater microphones. Daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Creature Feature
Why is a horseshoe crab like a spider? How big do sea turtles get? Come to the Big Rock Theater and discover the fascinating world of aquatic animals. Daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Animal Feedings

Watch the mealtime activity in the Living Shipwreck or in other exhibits. Daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Otter Enrichment
Three river otters named Pungo, Neuse and Eno frolic and feast during their exercise and enrichment sessions. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Storytime
Bring your preschoolers to the Clearwater Classroom for favorite stories about the world around us. Friday at 9:30 a.m.

Critter Kitchen
Ever heard of turtle brownies? Join us in the Sportfishing Gallery to learn about the Aquarium’s unusual menu for the animals and how the food is prepared. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m.

Aquarium Jeopardy
Come to the Clearwater Classroom and compete for prizes in an educational quiz game focused on the environment. Daily at 3:30 p.m.

New! Tankside Talks
Look deeper as an Educator gives you the inside schoop on animals and exhibits throughout the Aquarium. Come see what the topic of the day will be!  Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m.