
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.



Good Morning! Come say hello to us at the Aquarium.

For the first day of Spring we are highlighting World Frog Day! Did you know tree frogs can be seen both inside and outside the aquarium? The spaces we create for pollinators also creates habitat for frogs, toads, and other native wildlife.

Join the Aquarium team! We are hiring seasonal summer and year-round positions. Visit our website to learn more about career opportunities at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island.

Our Winter Carnival scheduled for this Saturday, January 29, has been postponed to Saturday, February 5. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, but due to forecasted inclement weather, we want to make sure visitors and staff stay safe through this wintery storm!