NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher will close in early 2026 for a multi-year renovation and expansion project that will add a state-of-the-art education center with direct pathways to outdoor learning, an interactive touch pool with sharks and rays, and the largest shark habitat in North Carolina. During the renovations, we will host special member events, share behind-the-scenes updates, offer a pop-up gift shop, and keep you connected.

This transformative project is truly cause to celebrate, and your membership benefits will remain unchanged throughout the renovation. Your membership provides year-round access to the NC Aquariums at Pine Knoll Shores and on Roanoke Island, walk-on access to Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, free admission to the NC Zoo in Asheboro, and discounted admission to more than 150 AZA-affiliated zoos and aquariums nationwide.

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.

The N.C. Aquariums remain closed to the public. However, all aspects of our website are operating as usual. The earliest we expect to reopen is July, if North Carolina moves into Phase 3. Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head is open, and initial hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
You can still order your Angler’s Club and Own-A-Fish Memberships today! Once we reopen, we will immediately start processing your plaques.
 800-832-FISH (3474) or visit us at ncaquariumsociety.com/coronavirus

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THANK YOU!

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP

Your tax-deductible contribution will help fund exhibits, programs, and conservation efforts while demonstrating to your customers and employees your love and support for the Aquariums.

Please note that memberships are considered contributions and therefore cannot be transferred or refunded. Thank you for your support! 

Business Member

$300

(NC sales tax included)
  • 10 Complimentary Aquarium Tickets
  • Curator Membership for Business Owner
  • 25% Membership Discount for Employees
  • Special Decals for Vehicles & Windows
  • Name Recognition in Aquarium Exhibits & Publications
  • And much more!
Join Now! or Renew

Business Leader Join Today!

$500

(NC sales tax included)
  • 20 Complimentary Aquarium Tickets
  • Curator Membership for Business Owner
  • 25% Membership Discount for Employees
  • Special Decals for Vehicles & Windows
  • Name Recognition in Aquarium Exhibits & Publications
  • And much more!
Join Now! or Renew

Offshore Club

$1,000

(NC sales tax included)
  • 30 Complimentary Aquarium Tickets
  • Curator Membership for Business Owner
  • 25% Membership Discount for Employees
  • Special Decals for Vehicles & Windows
  • Name Recognition in Aquarium Exhibits & Publications
  • And much more!
Join Now! or Renew

Connect your business with all the great things the Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier have to offer! Business Members are annual donors whose support is used directly to help the Aquariums and their exhibits, programs, and conservation efforts. All three Business Member categories offer great benefits to business owners and their employees.

For any questions regarding our pricing plans above, don't hesitate to contact us!

"Supporting the Aquarium is good business — it helps drive the local economy, and our Business Membership offers something special for our employees and their families."Dean Wagaman, Kurtis Chevrolet, Morehead City, NC.

Benefits

*Curator-level annual membership, provided for the family of the business owner
  • Free admission for members and one guest each visit
  • Discounted admission at more than 150 other aquariums and zoos across the U.S.
  • 10% Program and Gift Shop discounts
  • Trick-or-Treat Under the Sea discount
  • Monthly E-Newsletter
  • Free Walk-on at Jennette’s Pier
  • Premium Member Gift Package
  • Complimentary Aquarium admission tickets that can be distributed to customers, employees or friends
  • 25% discount off Aquarium memberships for company employees (must provide employee roster)
  • VIP invitations to special events at the Aquarium
  • Custom window decals for business storefronts and vehicles
Recognition
  • Business name listed on the Aquarium/Pier website donor pages.
  • Business name listed in the Aquariums’ Annual Review, made available to more than 15,000 member households.
  • Offshore Club members and cumulative donors ($1,000+) listed in each Aquarium’s donor recognition feature.
Renewals
  • Business Members will receive renewal notices and can be invoiced for their annual contributions.
Terms
  • Thank you for your support! Please note memberships are considered contributions and therefore non-refundable and non-transferable. Members must reserve tickets in advance on ncaquariums.com. Member cards and Photo ID are required for admission. For more information, visit ncaquariumsoceity.com or 1-800-832-FISH.

Membership 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, including printed admission tickets, are estimated on our tax deduction page

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.