Stingray Snack Time
Join us every Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 to 12:15 PM for Stingray Snack Time! Get up close with our friendly stingrays as you feed them and learn about these fascinating creatures. Perfect for all ages! Don’t miss this unique experience at our aquarium!
Children- 13$ (Including Admission)
Adults- 10$ (Including Admission)
Memberships
Admission for a Family of 6: Your membership covers you, your partner, and up to four additional family members, making it an excellent choice for families of all sizes.
Unlimited Visits: Come and go as often as you like, experiencing the wonders of the underwater world whenever the mood strikes.
Exclusive Events: Join us for our yearly members-only event where you will be treated to brunch with the sharks and a behind the scenes day at the aquarium! It's your chance to get up close and personal with our marine residents in a way that few ever do. Don't miss out on this annual highlight of our membership program!
6 Person Family Membership-150$
Additional Family Member (7x)- + 20$
Field Trips
Bring your group for an unforgettable field trip to the aquarium! Our one-hour experience includes guided exploration of the aquarium and hands-on animal encounters. Field trips are $6 per child, with a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 20/25 students rotating through. We include two free chaperones for every 15 children.
Upgrade to our $8 per child option, which includes an Animal Adoption', each child receives a bookmark and a small replica animal as a special keepsake.
Ready to book? Let us know, and we’ll reserve your spot!
To ensure everyone has plenty of space to explore comfortably, we cap group sizes at 20 kids at a time. If your group is larger, send us an email! We’d be happy to discuss rotating groups and adding extra stations.
Field Trip Price
6$ Per Child
Admission + Animal Adoption-8$ Per Child
SCHOOL VISITS
We know it’s not always easy to take a field trip to the beach, so we do the next best thing, we bring the beach to your classroom!
Every school visit includes:
-An interactive presentation on a topic of your choice
-Hands-on exploration with related specimens
-A live animal encounter
-Optional dissection with all necessary supplies
School Visit Cost
Regular Field Trip Cost: $100 per classroom for an hour presentation & interaction.
Dissection Field Trip Cost: $100 per classroom/hour with an additional $2 per student.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your special day at the Topsail Aquarium! Our birthday parties offer fun, hands-on marine experiences, including live animal encounters, interactive activities, and exclusive access to our exhibits. Perfect for ocean lovers of all ages, your party will create unforgettable memories in an engaging, educational setting.
Birthday Party Prices
1hr Party- 150$
Contact for Availability!
Aquarium Apprentice Summer Camp
Age is only a number and it is a number that is not important in conservation work! From big to small and old to young, every person can make a difference!
So, we are calling all of our teen animal lovers, aquarium goers and conservation driven friends to join us in the aquarium. (Hands first, literally!)
This camp is designed for new and seasoned campers to enter conservation education from a whole new perspective. As an Aquarium Apprentice, campers will learn what goes into caring for the animals in the aquarium. This includes tank/water care, data collection, preparing and feeding animals, mentoring younger visitors in other EMA camps, animal care and handling, a student-led aquarium, field work, assisting in scheduled discovery zone exhibits and more!
Aquarium Apprentice Camp
12+
Availability June-August!
175$ Per Teen
M-F 9am-12pm
Ghost Crab Hunts
The sun is down, but the beach is wide awake... with Ghost Crabs on the sand and wonder in the sky! Our ghost crab hunt class will get your kids off the couch and onto the beach after dark to hunt the mysterious critters that come out to play. We will provide everything that you need for an action filled night that is guaranteed to bring some excitement into your vacation and family memories! From 8:30-9:30pm! We will depart from the aquarium.
Parents accompanying children are free!
Ghost Crab Hunt Prices
20$ Per Kiddo
May-August
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!
Contact for private bookings!
Movie Night
Drop off your kiddos at 6:00 PM for an evening of underwater fun! While we wait for everyone to arrive, they'll get to explore the aquarium before settling in for a family-friendly G or PG-rated movie at 6:30 PM. Popcorn is included, so all they need to bring is a water bottle, pillow, and blanket to get comfy. Pick-up is between 8:00 and 8:30 PM.
This event is for ages 7-11, but if your child has a younger sibling who wants to join, please email us to check availability. Movie titles will be announced on our social media!—stay tuned!
Movie Night Tickets
20$ Per Kiddo
Contact for Availability!
Beach Storytime
Beach Storytime! Great for young kids! An educator will read aloud an animal related story, while also showing off one of our ambassador animals! Free!
Free!
Meet us at the beach access behind the aquarium!