COVID-19 UPDATE:

The NC Aquariums are now open! Memberships will be extended to recover the time that active benefits were unavailable due to Covid-19 closures. Members still receive free admission to the NC Aquariums but must obtain advance tickets to enter. AZA reciprocal admissions will not be available initially. NC Zoo members must follow advance ticketing guidance. Advance tickets are available here.

Holiday Shipping Schedule

Holiday orders must be placed by Sunday, December 5th for holiday delivery. Orders placed after December 5th may not arrive before December 25th.
Orders placed after December 16th may ship in the new year.

TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE

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THANK YOU!

ADOPT-AN-ANIMAL

Thank you for your interest in helping our animals through the Aquariums’ Adopt-an-Animal program! You can select from five of our most popular display animals, and choose the level of support you wish to provide. Your tax-deductible contribution will help the Aquariums feed, care for and display these animals for one full year. We appreciate your help!

Choose your Adopt-an-Animal today!

Please select from our friendly animal list below.

SHARK

SEA TURTLE

OTTER

ALLIGATOR

SEAHORSE

BALD EAGLE

SHARK

SEA TURTLE

OTTER

ALLIGATOR

SEAHORSE

BALD EAGLE

ADOPTION LEVELS

Foster Friend - $35

Adoption certificate
Animal fact card with conservation message & photos
Window decals
Name listed on website

Foster Parent - $45

Adoption certificate
Animal fact card with conservation message & photos
Window decals
Name listed on website
Plush animal

Foster Supporter - $70

Adoption certificate
Animal fact card with conservation message & photos
Window decals
Name listed on website
Plush animal
Coupon for $10 off membership purchase/renewal

Learn more about the Adopt-An-Animal program

Adopt an Animal Tax Deductions

The North Carolina Aquarium Society is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (EIN 56-1512990). Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. The value of any tangible benefits received are estimated to be as follows:

Adoption Levels	Annual Value of Benefits Received
Foster Friend	$0
Foster Parent	$5
Foster Supporter	$15

VIEW MORE INFORMATION

Each kit features an official certificate of adoption, an animal fact card with photos, and specialized window decals.
Our most popular kits also come with a cuddly plush animal, outfitted with its own hooded sweatshirt!

Once you’ve placed your order, we’ll mail your adoption kit within a few days to the recipient address you provide. If you need an order to arrive by a specific date, or have questions about your order, please call us at 800-832-FISH (3474). If you’d like to adopt an animal and pick up the kit the same day, skip the online order and visit your nearest NC Aquarium!

Shipping is free for orders in the United States. International orders, including those mailed to Canada, require a $30.00 shipping and handling fee. Please call 800-832-FISH (3474) to place international orders.

Adopt an Animal Tax Deductions
The North Carolina Aquarium Society is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (EIN 56-1512990). Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. The value of any tangible benefits received are estimated to be as follows:

Adoption Levels	Annual Value of Benefits Received
Foster Friend	$0
Foster Parent	$5
Foster Supporter	$15

Please note, all adopted animals remain in the care and custody of the NC Aquariums and no ownership rights are conferred. Should your adopted animal be removed from our collection, your sponsorship can be transferred to another animal for the remainder of the year. Due to their popularity, animals may have multiple “parents.”

View Our Foster Families!

About the Society

View Our Donors

The NC Aquarium Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID# 56-1512990) and receives all gifts on behalf of the NC Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier. Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. The value of any tangible benefits received are estimated on our tax deduction page.
The NC Aquariums are a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.