Valentine's event at NC Aquarium explores animal attraction

Credit: NC Aquarium photo by Scott Taylor

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By: Julie Powers, Public Relations Coordinator | North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Published: January 17, 2012

PINE KNOLL SHORES, N.C. - Love is in the air - and water - at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores on Saturday evening, Feb. 11, with Seduction in the Seas. This unusual Valentine’s event takes an intimate and educational look at romance rituals among creatures of the deep.

Check your knowledge of animal amore in the Mating Game, get advice on critter courtship in an animal “talk show” and enjoy other amusements related to the wooing routines of wild beasts, and also human beings. Gourmet coffee and decadent desserts sweeten the activities.

You must be age 18 or older to partake of this after-hours, adults-only event, but you don’t have to be part of a pair. Singles and couples are welcome, so bring your sweetie, your friends or just yourself. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for those who want to tour the Aquarium first. The amorous and humorous activities begin at 7 p.m. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Tickets are $20 per person. Members enjoy a 10 percent discount. Daily admission tickets, complimentary daily passes and other discounts do not apply. Register online, by phone or stop by the Visitor Services desk at the Aquarium.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The Aquarium are open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Daily admission is $8 for ages 13-61; $7 for ages 62 and up; $6 for ages 3-12; no charge for ages 2 and under and North Carolina Aquarium Society members. For more information on the Aquarium or Seduction in the Seas, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.