North Carolina Aquarium Society

08/14/2026

Membership Giveaway: Round 2!

What’s better than one membership? TWO memberships!

We are teaming up with Roanoke Island and Jennette's Pier to give away two free North Carolina Aquariums Family Memberships! A Family Membership includes free admission to the NC Aquarium, walk-on access to Jennette’s Pier, plus reciprocal benefits at the North Carolina Zoo and many more zoos and aquariums across the country!

Here’s how to enter:
- Follow NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Jennette's Pier, and the North Carolina Aquarium Society
- Like this post.
- Comment below and tag at least one friend you’d love to explore the Aquarium and walk the Pier with!
- Two lucky winners will be announced Friday, August 24

Good luck, and thank you for supporting the North Carolina Aquariums!

08/06/2026

Membership Giveaway!

From playful river otters and rescued sea turtles to the new Future Waters exhibit, there's always something new to discover at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

To celebrate summer on the Crystal Coast, we're giving one lucky winner a Family Membership to the Aquarium!

Here's how to enter:
Follow NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and North Carolina Aquarium Society
Like this post
Tag 3 friends you'd love to explore the Aquarium with. (Each additional comment with 3 new friends counts as an extra entry!)

Winner announced on Friday, August 14!

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for another unforgettable adventure, membership gives you a full year to connect with the wonders of our aquatic world.

Good luck! 💙

07/29/2026

To learn more and donate : https://support.ncasociety.org/fundraising/forms/M8D6XZDR?testmode_token=949f0fe3-3f5d-4774-b153-a4c14e961806

🐋 NOAA awarded the NC Aquariums Marine Mammal Stranding Team the 2025 Partner in the Spotlight award recognizing the team's contributions to the recovery of North Atlantic right whales – a rare and critically endangered whale species. 🐋

Read more about the award and the NCA Marine Mammal Stranding Team here: https://bit.ly/4gYADge

📸 North Atlantic right whale mother and calf as seen from a research drone called a hexacopter. Credit NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center/Lisa Conger and Elizabeth Josephson https://bit.ly/3RI5B1L

07/21/2026

As a new school year begins across North Carolina, we're grateful for the impact Aquarium Scholars continues to make.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, thousands of Title I students have experienced hands-on STEM learning through immersive Aquarium programs—sparking curiosity, building connections to our aquatic environments, and inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Educators, applications for the 2026–27 Aquarium Scholars program are now open! Bring engaging, standards-aligned aquatic science experiences to your classroom at little to no cost.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 11

Apply or support the program: ncaquariums.com/aquarium-scholars

07/17/2026

Every superhero has a mission.

Ours help inspire the next generation of ocean stewards, support conservation efforts, and create opportunities for families to connect with the wonders of aquatic life.

Our members make all of that possible.

Whether you're visiting your favorite Aquarium, attending an exclusive member event, or supporting conservation efforts across the state, every membership helps make a difference.

Become a member today.
ncasociety.org/memberships

07/16/2026

Christmas in July? We're all in.

Commemorate the North Carolina Aquariums' 50th Anniversary with a limited-edition ornament available only during this milestone year.

A perfect keepsake for anyone who loves our waters, our wildlife, and the wonder they inspire.

07/09/2026

Join us for Suds for Sharks!

Get ready for an evening of food, fins, and fun at Jack's on the Waterfront in Morehead City on Thursday, July 16, from 5:30–8 p.m.

Hosted by the North Carolina Aquarium Society, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and Jack's on the Waterfront, this free, family-friendly event celebrates the incredible sand tiger sharks that call North Carolina's shipwrecks home.

Enjoy shark-themed games, trivia, guest speakers, a silent auction featuring local artists, and more, all while learning about shark conservation and the importance of protecting these remarkable animals.

Free admission & No registration required

All donations from the event will support AZA SAFE: Sharks & Rays, helping protect shark and ray species around the world.

We hope to see you there!

07/07/2026

A membership is more than admission; it's a way to make waves.

When you become a member of the North Carolina Aquarium Society, you join a community that celebrates wonder, discovery, and the protection of our waters. Your support helps advance education, conservation, and animal care across the North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette's Pier.

Plus, you'll enjoy year-round benefits, exclusive member events, discounts, and more.

Join today and be part of something bigger.
Learn more: ncasociety.org/memberships

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July!

As our nation prepares to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, we're proud to celebrate 50 years of connecting people with the wonders of aquatic life here in North Carolina.

Today, we honor the waters, wildlife, and communities that make our state so special and the generations of visitors, members, supporters, and staff who have helped make the North Carolina Aquariums a place of wonder, learning, and conservation.

Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2026

One week to go!

There's still time to join us on July 11 for an evening of music, community, and conservation at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Join us July 11 for live music, community, and an evening dedicated to protecting the waters and wildlife that make North Carolina so special.

Don't miss your chance to rock the reef with us!

Grab your tickets before they are gone:
https://reservations.ncaquariums.com/society/Info.aspx?EventID=18