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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 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 …

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 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 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 …

BLUE CREW Blue Crew members will be identified by distinctive branded t-shirts. 10-12 students will be hired from local high schools, scout troops and clubs Crew members will work in pairs under the guidance of Aquarium education staff. Crew wage: $10/hr. Program runs from June 8 through August 12 Crew members will gain valuable work experience and be exposed to …

ALBEMARLE SOUND 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. In addition to the 3,000-gallon aquarium, interpretive panels describe the Albemarle watershed and the fishes of the region. The …

LIONFISH Lionfish is a new 400-gallon exhibit in the saltwater gallery. The exhibit features a decorative shipwreck-themed insert and 6-8 fish. Visitors can safely view the animals from three viewing windows. The Aquarium acquires lionfish by collecting them offshore, and from local fishermen. SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR:$25,000Contact Us for Sponsorship Details