ALLIGATORS Luna has long been an iconic animal for the Aquarium, and it’s not unusual to find visitors huddled around her display, watching her every move. Alligators cohabitate well together, and Luna joined several other large gators on display in 2015. Scheduled feedings are popular times to view the gators in our care. SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR:$50,000Contact Us for Sponsorship …
Young Gators
YOUNG GATORS The Seven Rivers Gallery is an immersive space where visitors weave through life-like cypress trees to explore displays of snakes, alligators and freshwater fishes and turtles. The Seven Rivers Gallery is the first aquarium gallery visitors encounter upon arrival. Young Gators features more than six alligator hatchlings which may measure up to 24 inches. Alligators on display will …
Venomous Snakes
VENOMOUS SNAKES The Seven Rivers Gallery is an immersive space where visitors weave through life-like cypress trees to explore displays of snakes, alligators and freshwater fishes and turtles. The Seven Rivers Gallery is the first aquarium gallery visitors encounter upon arrival. Copperheads are masters of disguise, and learning how to spot them is a key educational goal. Cottonmouths are frequently …
Entry Gardens
ENTRY GARDENS Sponsorship of the Entry Gardens is acknowledged with a naming plaque. The gardens and planter boxes change throughout the seasons. The staff horticulturist is responsible for designing and maintaining all gardens. Sponsorship provides funding to purchase plants and supplies. SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR:$10,000Contact Us for Sponsorship Details
Owl & Raptor Partner
OWL & RAPTOR PARTNER Veterinarian Dr. Emily Christiansen treats one of the Aquarium’s owls as part of her routine visits. A variety of birds, including owls, hawks, vultures, pelicans and sun conures are part of the program. The Aquarium’s owls and hawks were once injured and rehabilitated but are non-releasable. Programs featuring the birds are among the outreach offerings for …
Tree-mendous
TREE-MENDOUS Opened in March 2015 Located behind the Aquarium in the maritime forest Immediately popular with young families “Nature Play” area encourages innovation and creativity with natural materials SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR:$25,000Contact Us for Sponsorship Details
Bald Eagle
BALD EAGLE Bald eagles are majestic birds. Their numbers declined sharply in the U.S. through much of the twentieth century, but thankfully they were removed completely from the Endangered Species list in 2007. Their conservation story is one of success! Maverick was found injured in Wisconsin, and was transferred to the Aquarium for long term care. He is considered “non-releasable” …
River Otters
RIVER OTTERS Molly, Finn and Banks are as curious about Aquarium visitors as we are about them! River Otters is one of the largest and most popular exhibits at the Aquarium. Though otters frequently nap and may go through periods of inactivity, when active they can put on quite a show—running, diving swimming and wrestling with their mates. Scheduled feeding …
Neptune’s Theater
NEPTUNE’S THEATER Neptune’s Theater is regularly booked for weddings and parties. Neptune’s Theater is one of the most important spaces in the Aquarium for education programming. The room measures 35×50 and seats up to 150. It features two entrances, a stage, projection room, high ceilings, and large fish mounts (tuna, sharks, etc.) with labels. Adjoining storage areas house stacks of …
Croatan Sound
CROATAN SOUND Croatan Sound features local species including red drum, Atlantic spadefish (the Aquarium logo fish), stripers, lookdown, spot and croaker. Photo: Red Drum Croatan Sound is an 8,000-gallon saltwater display, one of the largest at the Aquarium. Fish for the exhibit are collected by Aquarium staff, who fish local waters and sometimes work with commercial fishermen. Graphic panels interpret …