Earth Day Party on the Outer Banks

Celebrate Earth Day everyday, but especially on Saturday, April 17^th  from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the North Carolina Aquarium on the Outer Banks.

Discover endangered species success stories as we honor the 40^th anniversary of the original Earth Day. Come Party for the Planet !

Come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox Bat from Malaysia. Learn about bats from around the world up-close and personal.  Meet Rob Mies,  conservation biologist, bat expert, Director of the Organization for Bat Conservation , author, and  TV personality.  He  has appeared on many television shows including The Tonight Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Today Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Martha Stewart.  Rob is the co-author of the book, “Stokes Beginners Guide to Bats.”

Live Bat Encounters at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. are free with paid admission.