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Teachers & Students

 

 

Welcome to the North Carolina Aquarium Classroom.

 

Teachers

New York City school group

New York City school group gets a photo opportunity
at the North Carolina Aquarium.

 

school group in front of sculpture
This school group had their picture taken in front of the Aquarium Member Recognition Scultpture.

 

 

For additional teacher resources please visit the following:

Students

Calling All Teachers!

 

What can your Aquarium do for you? Come find out as you tour exhibits, interact with educators, and gain a better understanding of this valuable teaching resource.

 

Click here for more details!

 

Visit our interactive calendar of events
for daily program schedules, detailed descriptions and photos.

 

The North Carolina Aquarium at Ft. Fisher is the 12 th most popular field trip attraction in the state according to Carolina Field Trips magazine.

 

There are no admission fees for NC school groups who preregister for a self-guided tour.  This includes all students, teachers, and teachers aides.  All parent chaperones will be charged a $4 admission fee.

NC home schools are admitted once a year for a self-guided tour only.  All home schools must preregister and visit between Monday - Friday.

 

There are many reasons why you should bring your class to the North Carolina Aquarium at Ft. Fisher for a field trip:

  • Self-guided tours are free for NC school groups. This includes teachers, teacher aides, and students.
  • Hands-on programs which can be tailored to fit your instructional needs.

  • Educational and fun environment with diverse daily programs.

  • Picnic tables and optional school-group meal plans.

  • Walking distance to a public beach access.

  • Close to other educational and fun field trip locations: North Carolina State Historic Site at Ft. Fisher and the USS North Carolina Battleship.