North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke IslandPosts

🎅 Order from our online Gift Shop or purchase a Gift Membership by December 15 to ensure your gift arrives in time for the holiday. From unique coastal treasures to a full year of aquatic adventure, there’s something for everyone on your list.
Looking to make a year-end impact? Donations made by December 31 help support the NC Aquariums and the conservation work you care about.
🐟 Give a gift that gives back. Support the NC Aquariums and share the wonders of the sea!

We have tips to make the holidays greener! ♻️🍭🎁 Environmental impacts of the holiday season can be avoided with these eco-friendly tips! 👇

🍽️ Use reusable plates and cutlery for gatherings and avoid single-use disposables
📰 Avoid wrapping paper or choose reusable options instead such as recyclable paper, newspaper, or fabric
🎢 Gift experiences instead of material gifts
🎁 Purchase locally or thrift rather than ordering and shipping
🥔 Compost food scraps
🎨 Make homemade gifts
🍿 Make homemade decorations or use natural resources for decorations such as dehydrated orange slices or popcorn garland
📬 Send e-cards instead of physical cards
🚫 Avoid using balloons
✨ Avoid using non-biodegradable glitter
💡 Use smart plugs or timers on lights to save energy
🌲 Rent a Christmas tree and/or donate a tree
🍬 Choose candy made with sustainable palm oil
🍪 Give baked goods in reusable tin or glass
🚙 Carpool to see local neighborhood lights
🪩 For ugly sweater parties, thrift or swap ugly sweaters with friends
🗑️ Pick up trash while out on post-dinner walk or host an environmental clean-up with friends