My...what big teeth you have! We have a new exhibit in the Aquarium lobby - meet the Megalodon! These huge sharks ruled the seas 23 to 3.6 million years ago. Considered the largest shark species that has ever lived, scientists estimate that they weighed over 52 tons!
Join us for the Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free admission to the Aquarium for all presenting donors. Register at https://rcblood.org/3Dl1Q8X
Meet Behemoth, our newest STAR Center admission! This 255-lb loggerhead was rescued by locals and volunteers from the sound near Avon. Wondering what you should do if you spot a sea turtle that might need help? Call the OBX Nest (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) at (252) 441-8622.
We are looking for new volunteers to join our afternoon Touch Pool Interpretation Team! Volunteers at the Touch Pools provide visitors the opportunity to experience stingrays, horseshoe crabs, and more up close in our interactive Sea Senses exhibit.
Did you know that snakes play an important role in their environments by keeping other species populations balanced? Take a closer look at our Timber Rattlesnake who helps balance rodent populations in the wild.
Add some adventure to your aquarium visit! Cast your line and get hooked on fishing, peek behind the scenes of our Graveyard of the Atlantic habitat, kayak the Croatan Sound and more. Our calendar is full of fun opportunities.
Hummingbirds and songbirds play an important role in maintaining pollinator gardens through seed dispersal and pollinating flowering plants. Head to the outdoor spaces at the Aquarium to hear the songbirds and see if you can spot a hummingbird.
