Donate to Support NC Aquariums & Marine Conservation

Why Your Gift Matters

From the mountain streams to the coast, the North Carolina Aquariums connect people with the wonders of water and wildlife. Your support fuels awe-inspiring exhibits, animal rescues, and conservation programs that inspire more than a million visitors each year.

“Every time I go to the Aquariums, yes, I look at the exhibits, but I spend a lot of time looking in the opposite direction at the children and their faces. I watch how excited they are and how they are learning. That’s real satisfaction.”

— Bob Mattocks, New Bern
“Our family loves the Aquarium and all of the great things it has to offer. We’re happy to make an annual gift, and know that our contributions will help make it even better.”

— Donna Nally, Morehead City
“How blessed we are to have this aquarium in our backyard! We truly enjoyed being a small part of your efforts and helping our aquarium.”

— Murray Family, New Bern
“Over 30 years ago, I loved taking our three small children to the Aquarium at nearby Pine Knoll Shores, and today our grandchildren are happy, frequent visitors. The Aquarium is a must-see destination for our vacationing families, one reason we’re proud to support it through our exhibit sponsorship.”

— Julia Batten Wax, Emerald Isle Realty

Ways to Give

ANNUAL FUND

Keep the aquariums thriving every day. Your gift supports education, critical wildlife rescues and rehabilitation, and the exhibits that spark wonder in every visitor.

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CONSERVATION FUND

Become an ambassador for North Carolina’s waters, wildlife, and future by supporting conservation efforts. Your gift helps sustain animals and ecosystems today and for generations.

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Support Aquarium Scholars

Your gift gives students a unique glimpse into a world they otherwise may never have seen before, inspiring the next generation to understand, appreciate, and protect our aquatic treasures.

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Ways to Give

BENEATH THE SURFACE:
THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE NC AQUARIUMS

A once-in-a-generation campaign to transform the way people of all ages engage with aquatic life. Beneath the Surface powers revitalization and expansion across all three North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier, including a major renovation at Fort Fisher.

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