Endangered Species Day

endangered species day

scavenger hunt 

Visitors of all ages are invited to seek out animals throughout the Aquarium that are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.  

DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 20

TIME: 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

PLACE: NCA FORT FISHER

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION - aDVANCE TICKETING REQUIRED

Key takeaways: 

  • Greater appreciation for the critical role of all animals to our ecosystem.
  • Family friendly competition while enjoying the Aquarium. 
  • Inspiration to take individual action to protect animals, whether in our own backyard or on another continent. 

Endangered Species

NCAFF is featuring these endangered species to elucidate the increasing importance of protecting animals and their habitats and taking action on the climate crisis.

American Alligator

Asian Small-Clawed Otter

Bald Eagle

Banggai Cardinalfish

Bonnethead Shark

Brown Pelican

Cownose Ray

Derasa Clam

Diamondback Terrapin

Eastern Box Turtle

Green Sea Turtle

Humpback Whale

Lined Seahorse

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Masked Goby

Sand Tiger Shark