Discover the Amazing Beauty Surrounding Us With our Programs!

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Kayak Nature Tours

$40 per Personbook now

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Come see the diverse wildlife of our salt marsh up close and personal! The kayak nature tours go through our winding wetlands and out into the Pamlico Sound. All levels of kayaking ability are welcome. Ages 8+. 

Mon

9-11 am

4-6 pm

Tue

9-11 am

4-6 pm

Wed

9-11 am

4-6 pm

Thu

9-11 am

4-6 pm

Fri

9-11 am

4-6 pm

Ecology Exploration

$10 per Personbook now

marsh madness hatteras ocean island centerHatteras Village is one of the most interesting and intricate ecosystems on the planet! A variety of activities and projects are designed to explore the conserve this ecosystem. Ecology Exploration is at 1:00 and Dark Skies activities are at 3:00, Monday-Friday. Activities vary daily. 

Mon

1-2 pm

3-4 pm

Tue

1-2 pm

3-4 pm

Wed

1-2 pm

3-4 pm

Thur

1-2 pm

3-4 pm

Fri

1-2 pm

3-4 pm

Turtle Patrol

$10 per Personbook now

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Join us on the beach and help us excavate a mock turtle nest, identify turtle tracks, and learn everything you want to know about the life cycle of our local sea turtle species. Discover what you can do to help save our endangered sea turtles as we take a look at what it takes to rehabilitate these amazing creatures!

Mon

10 am

Tue

10 am

Wed

10 am

Thu

10 am

Fri

10 am

Campfires, Crabs, and Constellations

$15 per Personbook now

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Photo Credit: Ryan Deloge

Relax around the campfire with an iconic Hatteras sunset and an exceptional stargazing experience. Learn about Outer Banks history, legends, and nighttime beach creatures underneath some of the darkest skies you’ll find along the East Coast. Both kids and adults will enjoy searching for ghost crabs in the tide, eating s’mores, and laying back under the Milky Way.

Mon

7:30-9:30 pm

Tue

7:30-9:30 pm

Wed

7:30-9:30 pm

Thu

7:30-9:30 pm

 

Ocean Detectives

CURRENTLY NOT BOOKING THIS PROGRAM!

$10 per Personbook now

ocean detectives hatteras island ocean centerPut on your detective hats and help us try to deduce what’s going on at the beach! Walk down Cape Hatteras National Seashore with our guides as we search for clues that will help us understand the forces that help shape our island and everything on it. Identify shells, plants, creatures, and beach features to become a true ocean expert!

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