The Morning Dolphin Watch is a very popular tour from June to October. This two-hour cruise is ideal for all ages. You will hear a factual narration on the Bottlenose Dolphin. Dolphin mating and birthing observed on many cruises. See the most respected aquatic mammal in its natural habitat.
Dare County Arts Councils is pleased to present The Artist’s Way Workshop Series, a weekly creativity workshop which teaches techniques and exercises to assist people in gaining self-confidence in harnessing their creative talents and skills. The workshop will be held weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dare County Arts Council in downtown Manteo. The series begins on Thursday, January 21st and runs through April 7th. Attendance for each meeting is encouraged but not necessary.
Bring your child to take advantage of a fun-filled 45-minute toddler time. Each session encourages hands-on learning of a new animal topic or nature theme using stories, crafts, and occasionally free time in the Aquarium. Parents can sit back and relax, as little ones play while accompanied by our education staff.
Join an Aquarium naturalist for a fun-filled learning experience during a fall hike in a nearby salt marsh. Bring your binoculars and muck along a trail in search of birds, marsh plants, and other inhabitants. You will be amazed at the abundance of life in the estuary!
Experience what it is like to work as an Aquarist as you spend a few hours of your day working with our staff behind the scenes. Prepare food for the box turtles, visit and interact with animal ambassadors, and prep food for the largest exhibit in the Aquarium. Once meals are prepared, observe the fish and sharks feast in the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get a little "fishy."
Venture behind the scenes of the Aquarium’s 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit to observe one of the weekly shark feedings. Participants will not be able to assist with the shark feeding, but will get an up-close look as all of the fish and sharks feast on favorite food.
Bianca is well known for her clear guidance and honest and accurate predictions. She assures your success by advising you in matters of love, business, marriage, divorce, health, and family.
All of her readings are different, depending on the person and his or her situation. Everyone she reads for gets her undivided attention, and she always gives 100% of herself, including some common sense and motherly advice from time to time. Bianca combines her gifts along with years of study and practice of areas such as Astrology to offer each person help and guidance with their specific needs.
Outer Banks artist Munroe Bell leads a painting workshop each Thursday at Dare County Arts Council.
Designed for both beginning and experienced painters, Munroe will work to develop your skills visually as well as technically. This workshop is open to painting mediums.
Students are invited to bring their own materials.
Please call Dare County Arts Council to register at (252) 473-5558. For more information or questions, please contact Munroe directly at munroebell@charter.net.
Take a short visit behind the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit. Peek into the dive locker, learn about an out-of-site holding area, and get an overhead view of the largest exhibit in the Aquarium.