NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher

Each summer Oak Island Beach Preservation Society, Inc. hosts monthly visits to the Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 East Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465 by outreach educators from the NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher. The free, hour-long programs (starting at 1:00 PM) engage visitors, families, and summer campers in learning about and interacting with the animals that live in the sea. More info may be announced by flyers around town and notices on Facebook. Join BPSI and the Aquarium for these excellent programs!

AWESOME AMPHIBIANS - June 13, 2024

UPDATE: ThE “AWESOME AMPHIBIANS” PROGRAM ON jUNE 13, IS BEING RESCHEDULED - PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE NEW DATE ONCE IT HAS BEEN SET. WE WILL ALSO POST UPDATES ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, AND HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US AT THE RESCHEDULED DATE. thank you!

Frogs, toads, and salamanders are common residents in many local neighborhoods, but most people know very little about them. If we get to know them and pay attention, these awesome amphibians have a lot to tell us. Learn more from our live amphibians and jump right into the fun!

While registration isn’t required, we do request that you do so that we know how many attendees to expect. You can register for free at this link - REGISTER.

SCALY SURVIVORS - July 25, 2024

Reptiles have been around since dinosaurs walked the earth, and some of them have changed very little! Meet a few of these fascinating creatures and learn how they have adapted to survive so successfully.

While registration isn’t required, we do request that you do so that we know how many attendees to expect. You can register for free at this link - REGISTER.

SEA TURTLE 911 - August 8, 2024 - CANCELLED FOR THIS DATE

Due to TROPICAL STORM DEBBY, the Rec Center will be closed on August 8th. We will attempt to reschedule this event, and will post updates here and on social media. Thank you for your understanding. We want everyone to be safe!

Sea Turtles need our help STAT! Participants discover some of the challenges that these protected species face by taking on the roles of sea turtle Veterinarians. Together we diagnose our sea turtle patients' injury or illness and we discuss the best treatment so our patients can return to the sea. No live sea turtles are included in this presentation, though their land and freshwater turtle friends will visit to aid in understanding characteristics and adaptations that each type of turtle needs for life in its habitat.

While registration isn’t required, we do request that you do so that we know how many attendees to expect. You can register for free at this link - REGISTER.