NC Aquarium Members receive free admission, but reservations are required at each Aquarium. Select the NC Aquarium Member option when you book online.

AZA reciprocal admission is available for advance tickets. NC Zoo members must follow the advance ticketing guidelines.

When you arrive, please have your reservation confirmation, your membership card, and a photo ID to check in.
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SUPPORT OUR NC AQUARIUMS

The North Carolina Aquarium Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the North Carolina Aquariums through private fundraising, membership, and revenue generation. Established in 1986, the society partners with the N.C. Aquariums to enhance exhibits, animal care, education programs, and conservation initiatives beyond what state funding provides. Join us in supporting the NC Aquariums mission to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments.

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FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS
BUSINESS
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Jennette's Pier Annual
Fishing Passes
RECIPROCITY
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The Campaign for
the NC Aquariums
ANNUAL FUND
LICENSE PLATE
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
AQUARIUM
SCHOLARS
ANNUAL GIVING
LEARN ABOUT
PLANNED GIVING
GIFT SHOPS
GIFT CARDS
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FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS
BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPS
Jennette's Pier Annual
Fishing Passes
RECIPROCITY
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Make a Donation
WISHES FOR FISHES
SEA TURTLE STARS
ADOPT-AN-ANIMAL
OWN-A-FISH
ANGLERS CLUB
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
AQUARIUM
SCHOLARS
ANNUAL GIVING
LEARN ABOUT
PLANNED GIVING
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New ! – GIFT CARDS
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Memberships
FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS
BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPS
Jennette's Pier Annual Fishing Passes
RECIPROCITY
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Make a Donation
SEA TURTLE STARS
OWN-A-FISH
New ! – LICENSE PLATE
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
AQUARIUM
SCHOLARS
ANNUAL GIVING
LEARN ABOUT
PLANNED GIVING
New ! – GIFT SHOPS
New ! – GIFT CARDS
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Memberships
FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS
BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPS
Jennette's Pier Annual Fishing Passes
RECIPROCITY
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Make a Donation
SEA TURTLE STARS
OWN-A-FISH
New ! – LICENSE PLATE
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
AQUARIUM
SCHOLARS
ANNUAL GIVING
LEARN ABOUT
PLANNED GIVING
New ! – GIFT SHOPS
New ! – GIFT CARDS
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Memberships
FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS
BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPS
Jennette's Pier Annual Fishing Passes
RECIPROCITY
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Make a Donation
SEA TURTLE STARS
OWN-A-FISH
New ! – LICENSE PLATE
Placeholder
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
AQUARIUM
SCHOLARS
ANNUAL GIVING
LEARN ABOUT
PLANNED GIVING
New ! – GIFT SHOPS
New ! – GIFT CARDS
About the Society
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About the Society
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About the Society

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Charity Navigator ranks the NC Aquarium Society among the nation’s top zoo and aquarium non-profits.

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.

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.