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What's New

 

 

July 4 – Happy Independence Day!

The Aquarium is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

 

Fun After 5! Family Nights

Every Thursday in July

 

July 3: Slime, Scales & Salamander Tales Click here for more

 

Future Family Nights

 

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Click here for full schedule

 

Family night

 


 

 

Spring and Summer programs!

 

Live dives, creature features and other programs free with admission

 

Fishing lessons, boat cruises, surfing classes and other adventures

 

Click here for the full Spring-Summer calendar.

Kayaking

 


 

 

Track the sea turtles!

 

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores recently released two loggerhead sea turtles with satellite transmitters attached to their shells.

 

Click here to track the turtles!

 

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Turtle tracking

 


 

 

Order “Take-Out” from the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

 

 

.Now available -- aquatic adventures to go. The North Carolina Aquarium’s Outreach programs bring fun, hands-on, educational activities to community groups and classrooms.

 

The programs engage the audience with live animals, props and other interactive educational tools.

 

A wide selection of enriching and entertaining presentations appeal to all ages. Classroom programs meet North Carolina Standard Course of Study science requirements for various grade levels. Presentations can be tailored to specific needs.

Holding an alligator
 

 

Click here for the full selection and fee information, or call 252-247-4003.