Expansion Opportunity The organization is actively expanding with multiple projects and new locations, including a Discovery Bay exhibit in Wilmington and a major expansion at Fort Fisher featuring a 400,000-gallon shark tank and coral habitat. This signals ongoing capital investment and a potential need for vendor partnerships, exhibit design services, and integrated systems.

Grants and Funding Recent multi-year grants and state-backed funding support renovation and expansion initiatives, creating openings for solution providers in project management, financial systems, and grant administration software to streamline funding tracking and reporting.

Tech Modernization Current tech stack includes Sage Intacct, iCIMS, Microsoft 365, DocuSign, New Relic, KnowBe4, Vimeo, and Adobe Creative Suite, indicating openness to integrated software solutions, security training, digital media, and performance monitoring that can be bundled for enterprise efficiency.

Brand and Outreach Consistent recognition in awards and story mapping competitions signals strong marketing and educational outreach. This presents opportunities for advanced content management, interactive experiences, and visitor engagement platforms that align with their mission.

Conservation Focus Active water turtle rescue, rehabilitation programs, and species conservation initiatives create potential for partnerships in environmental education programs, VR/AR interpretive experiences, and donor/ sponsorship platforms that enhance experiential learning and fundraising.