At the Aquarium

LOTS TO DO TO BEAT THE HEAT

As the summer gets warmer, there are lots of aquarium activities to keep you busy: Summer Camps

Adventuring up the coast with the North Carolina Aquariums: Fly, slither or swim your way up the coast of North Carolina! In this virtual summer camp, campers will receive a program kit and have the opportunity to virtually travel along the North Carolina coast to all four North Carolina Aquarium sites – Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores, Roanoke Island and Jennette’s Pier – where they will meet animals and meet the staff that make each location special! As campers “travel”, they will have the chance to virtually experience some amazing natural destinations in each region of our coast and learn about animals that can be found in each habitat. Campers will learn about several of the North Carolina Aquariums’ conservation projects working to preserve our coastal habitats and wildlife, and ways that they can get involved to help! Virtual camp opportunities will be limited to 15 campers per session. Fee is $80 and $72 for non-members (includes 1 program kit). Each additional program kit costs $30 Marsh Madness

Explore the secluded salt marsh habitat surrounding the Aquarium with an Aquarium naturalist who will explain how to sample the diversity of these important habitats. Activities include shallow water wading, dip netting and clamming. Age 5 and up, $15, max 12 people Behind-The-Scenes Tours

Visit animal holding areas, labs, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck and help the aquarist feed the fish! Age 5 and up, $20, max 8 people

Virtual Behind-The-Scenes Tours - Choose between two virtual behind-the-scenes tours: avian ambassadors and sea turtle conservation. Learn all about the aquarium avian ambassadors as aquarium staff virtually guide some of our birds through their daily training and enrichment activities. Join aquarium staff for a interactive virtual behind the scenes experience focused on sea turtle conservation and rehabilitation. Whale Of A Workout

Looking for a way to learn while working off some of that extra energy? Join us to learn how some of the aquarium’s awesome animals use their body to move, capture prey, avoid a predator, or defend themselves. Break a sweat by mimicking their actions  and discover what it takes to move like an ocean dweller, land-lover, or feathered friend. Cool down and relax by meeting one of the aquarium’s Animal Ambassadors! Outdoor Surf Fishing

Looking for a little family-fun adventure in a safe, outdoor environment? Look no further. We’ve still got our surf fishing program available for the season before it gets too cold! Enjoy some time on the beach and some information about local fish and sustainable seafood. Birthday Parties

Come celebrate your child’s special day at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores! Birthday Party fee is $225 for a 2-hour party in the Clearwater Classroom. Maximum of 20 total participants allowed in the classroom for the party and per the Governor’s Executive Orders, all guests must wear a cloth face covering while indoors. Members receive a 10% discount on the total party price. Recommended for all ages.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily. For more information, see www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252247-4003.