Support the North Carolina Aquariums
Gifts to the North Carolina Aquarium Society inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments.
Your gift powers revitalization and expansion at all three North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette's Pier
Donate to Our Capital Campaign
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT AT PKS! The Ven & Lisa Poole Family has generously pledged $500,000 to match dollar-for-dollar all gifts given to support new touch habitats.
There’s more to our aquariums than meets the eye.
Beneath the Surface: The Campaign for the North Carolina Aquariums is a bold initiative to transform the way people of all ages learn about and engage with aquatic life.
The North Carolina Aquariums are more than a place to explore aquatic life—they are vital centers for education, conservation, and scientific discovery.
Supporting the continued growth of our aquariums, Beneath the Surface: The Campaign for the NC Aquariums will fund the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s first major renovation in more than two decades.
What you’ll see:
- An impressive new shark habitat
- Interactive, hands-on touch pools
- State-of-the-art education center bringing aquatic education to life
What lies beneath the surface:
- Expanded educational programs cultivating future marine biologists, scientists, and conservationists
- Enhanced conservation and habitat restoration efforts
- Increased capacity to protect endangered marine species
Additionally, the campaign will fund upgraded touch habitats at Roanoke Island and Pine Knoll Shores and new solar panels at Jennette’s Pier.
With $1 million to go, your gift can bring this transformational vision to life.
Thanks to the generosity of the NC General Assembly and more than 100 early supporters, Beneath the Surface: The Campaign for the NC Aquariums has raised $68 million toward our $69 million goal.
Now, we’re calling on anyone who believes in the power of aquatic education, conservation, and that spark of wonder you feel every time you walk into a North Carolina Aquarium to support us.
Unrestricted giving fuels our mission by supporting high need priorities, essential projects, and impactful programs for the North Carolina Aquariums.
