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Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat

Name: Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
Start: 2026-08-26T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit.

“Arrive ten minutes early to secure a spot right against the glass.”

When

This Wednesday

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Wed. and Fri., 10:45-11am

Where

Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit.

Raleigh, NC

Ages

All ages

Price

Free

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Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat runs Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Wed. and Fri., 10:45-11am.

Getting There

Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit. is at 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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