Field Trips

Make it UNFORGETTABLE 

Your students will dive into a world of wonder and water, with a wide array of educational habitats and programs. Meet thousands of aquatic animals from across the state and around the world.

Students discover alligators, snakes, sea jellies, sea turtles, sharks, and an ocean of fish. Touch pools, interactive exhibits and an outdoor play area invite even more exploration.

Options for your field trip include self-guided tours, special activities, and presentations.

For more information and questions concerning field trips, please contact the Registrar at 910.772.0542 or e-mail [email protected].

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Plan Your Visit to the Aquarium

SCHOOL FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

Some schools are eligible for free admission to the Aquarium. These include North Carolina K-12 Public Schools, Private Schools, Registered Home Schools, and Qualifying Preschools. To receive free admission, schools must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Reservations for the 2022/2023 school year are available for visit dates between September 6, 2022 and June 9, 2023. 

  • Reservations can be made for visits Monday - Friday only, black out dates apply for certain holidays and school break periods. 

  • Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of visit date. 

  • A ratio of one adult chaperone for every ten students is strongly recommended. Chaperones must remain with and supervise their students at all times. 

  • Reservations for free entry are for students in your classes only: siblings and other children are not included in the free admission. 

  • Additional guests must purchase tickets online in advance for Aquarium entry.  

NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (K-12)

  • NC Public and Private School (K-12) staff are eligible for free admission with their group. 

  • Teachers can request reduced rate chaperone tickets as a part of their reservation. All chaperone tickets must be purchased together as one transaction.  

  • Additional guests/parents/chaperones can purchase tickets online in advance for Aquarium entry.  

NORTH CAROLINA QUALIFYING PRESCHOOLS
  • Qualifying Preschools must operate in the State of North Carolina and receive State funding or be a part of the More at Four program. Proof of qualifying status may be requested at the time of your reservation.  
  • NC Qualifying Preschool staff are eligible for free admission with their group. 
  • Additional guests/parents/chaperones can purchase tickets online in advance for Aquarium entry.  
NORTH CAROLINA HOME SCHOOLS (K-12)
  • Registered North Carolina Homeschool students are eligible for one free admission ticket per school year.  
  • NC home schools must be registered with the state of North Carolina to receive free entry. 
  • NC home schools must make individual school reservations, not as a group. Submit request form two weeks in advance of preferred dates. 
  • Eligible NC home school reservations receive one complimentary adult admission per reservation for the adult listed on the NC Homeschool registration. 
  • Additional guests/parents/chaperones can purchase tickets online in advance for Aquarium entry.  
OUT-OF-STATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (K-12)
  • Out-of-state schools are not eligible for free admission to the North Carolina Aquariums or Jennette’s Pier. 
  • Group Sales Discounts are not offered at this time. 
  • Out of state schools are welcome to visit the Aquarium by purchasing tickets online. 
OUT-OF-STATE HOME SCHOOLS 
  • Out-of-state home schools are not eligible for free admission to the North Carolina Aquariums or Jennette’s Pier. 
  • Discounts on tickets/admission are not being offered at this time. 
  • Out of state schools are welcome to visit the Aquarium by purchasing tickets online. 
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
  • Colleges and Universities are not eligible for free admission to the North Carolina Aquariums or Jennette’s Pier. 
  • Group Sales Discounts are not being offered at this time. 
  • College and University Groups are welcome to visit the Aquarium by purchasing tickets online. 
FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORMS
NC School Request Form
Home School Request Form