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NEW CAROLINA SCIQUARIUM

OPENING IN 2013 * OPENING IN 2013 * OPENING IN 2013

Carolina SciQuarium

The Natural Science Center's new Carolina SciQuarium will be North Carolina’s only center-of-state aquarium featuring popular water-dwelling, endangered species like penguins, otters, fishing cats, sea turtles and sharks.  It’s a 23,000 square foot, LEED designed aquarium with a focus on science education, hence the name SciQuarium!

The SciQuarium will offer a complete immersion experience. Visitors can engage with animal keepers and educators to learn about the different species of animals and fish. In addition, behind-the-scenes tours and educational SciPods focus on the science of animal care, husbandry and water quality management.

Once complete in 2013, the Natural Science Center will be home to an accredited American Association of Museums (AAM) Science Center, a world-class OmniSphere Theater, and an accredited Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Animal Discovery Zoological Park and SciQuarium. It will be an amazing experience for visitors of all ages!

We are looking to hire the new Curator of the Carolina SciQuarium! Click here to learn more about the qualifications for this position. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2012.

SciQuarium Bird's Eye View

 

Watch the building take shape in our SciQ webcam below (click the photo).

 

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Carolina SciQuarium Featured Animals

African Penguins

Sharks

Fishing Cats

otters

Otters

rays

Stingrays

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles

 

JUST ADD WATER FOR FUN & EXCITEMENT

The Carolina SciQuarium is part of the Natural Science Center's Master Plan that unites the finest features of an aquarium, zoological park and science museum all in one cost-effective attraction. This $20M, three-phase, seven year Master Plan was developed with the help of international aquarium/museum designers, Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc. and Greensboro-based Moser-Mayer Phoenix & Associates.

Master Plan Phase I: Carolina SciQuarium
Estimated Cost: ($10M)
Groundbreaking- Fall 2011 / Opening- Early 2013

Featured Exhibits & Animals:

  • 90,000 gallon ocean tank filled with sharks, rays, eels and a variety of fish
  • Above and below water African Penguin Exhibit
  • Above and below water Fishing Cat Exhibit
  • Above and below water Amazonia Exhibit that includes anaconda, tamarins & fish
  • Asian Small-Clawed Otter Exhibit
  • Stingray Touch Tank
  • Educational SciPod Stations that teach visitors of all ages about animal adaptations for aquatic survival, water quality and filtration systems and aquatic life husbandry, quarantine and medical care 

Additional new offerings and enhancements:

  • New admissions, ticketing & lobby
  • New & safer parking
  • New bathrooms
  • Renovated and expanded gift shop
  • New cafe
  • New field trip entrance

Carolina SciQuarium Exhibits


Stingray Touch Tank


Fishing Cat Exhibit


Penguin Exhibit


Amazonia Exhibit

 

Click here to learn more about Phase II and III expansion plans.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Naming rights and sponsorship opportunities are available for the Carolina SciQuarium and its exhibits. Please contact Lindsey Zarecky at 336-288-3769 x385 or lzarecky@natsci.org to learn more how you or your company can be a part of this amazing new endeavor.

 

Additional Questions?

Contact Glenn Dobrogosz, Executive Director, at 336-288-3769 x 314 or gdobrogosz@natsci.org.

Moray Eels

Tamarin

Tamarins

Piranha

Anaconda

Diverse Fish

 

AND MANY MORE!