North Carolina Aquarium

An Opportunity to Learn and Appreciate Aquatic Life

One of the most popular North Carolina attractions for every age is the Aquarium. It doesn't matter what age you are or where you're from, aquatic life is fascinating to us all.

In 1976 there were three North Carolina aquariums established in order to teach the public about aquatic life and how we can appreciate and understand both the natural and cultural resources associated with North Carolinafs ocean, rivers, streams, and other aquatic environments.

Many people are interested in the conservation efforts to keep the North Carolina coast and the North Carolina beaches pristine and visiting the North Carolina Aquarium is the first step in learning the best ways to do this.

There are three locations you can visit, so take a look at the map of North Carolina and highlight these areas.

• Roanoke Island
• Pine Knoll Shores
• Port Fisher

Each of the Aquariums has great programs and activities to take part in, so I will highlight each aquarium and talk about a few of them here.

Roanoke Island

Some of the exhibits you will see here are:

• Coastal Freshwater life - Get up close and personal with freshwater fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

• Wetlands - Youfll get to meet turtles, alligators, a bunch of amazing fish, and a variety of native plants.

• Marine Life - View the amazing beauty of Seahorses, tropical fish, lobsters and eels.

• Open Ocean - Take a look at the largest shark exhibit in North Carolina at the Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit.

• Power of the Planet - an exhibit that allows you to use your imagination as you explore earth as you've never seen it before.

• Birthday Parties
• Outreach Programs
• Day Camps
• Plant Sales
• Indoor & Outdoor Activities

Located on Roanoke Island, 3 miles North of Manteo. GPS: 35.918N, 75.704W Street address: 374 Airport Rd. Manteo, NC 27954

Phone: 252-473-3494 or 800-832-3474 ext. 4

Pine Knoll Shores

Some of the exhibits you will see here are:

• Ocean Gallery - You'll find shipwrecks and sharks, eels and other amazing animals that include octopus, jelly fish, lobsters and lionfish.

• Sportsfishing Gallery - This exhibit focuses on the tradition of sportsfishing in North Carolina.

• Mountian Gallery - Cold waters, sea turtles, fish and beautiful waterfalls are what you will see in this exhibit.

• Piedmont Gallery - Shows how humans are re-shaping the environment with man made ponds and lakes.

• Coastal Gallery - Alligators, turtles and beavers along with creeks show us the wonders of the coast.

• Tide Water Gallery - Visit the tidal pools and get up close and personal to the saltwater creatures.

But that's not all you will see! There are outdoor activities as well, so be sure to check it all out.

Five miles west of Atlantic Beach. From NC 58, turn onto Pine Knoll Boulevard at the stoplight, Milepost 7; turn left onto Roosevelt Drive. Signs along US 70 and NC 58 point the way.

GPS: 34‹41Œ58N, 76‹49Œ46W Street address: 1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512.

Phone: 252-247-4003; 800-832-3474

Fort Fisher

Some of the exhibits you will see here are:

• Megalodon Exhibit - You will meet a pre-historic shark among other things.

• Touch Pool - Get up close and personal to sea life in the pool.

• Open Oceans gallery - The amazing creatures of ocean life.

• Cape Fear Conservatory - See all the interesting life including alligators.

  There are also additional activities to take part in, just give them a call to see what's going on!

  The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located on US 421 approximately 15 miles south of Wilmington, just beyond Kure Beach. From Southport, take the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry. For ferry schedule, call 910-457-6942 or toll free at 1-800-BYFERRY.

  GPS: 33‹57Œ46hN, 77‹55Œ32hW

  Street address:900 Loggerhead RoadKure Beach, NC 28449
  
  Visit any North Carolina Aquarium to learn more about their mission to promote an awareness, understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the diverse natural and cultural resources associated with North Carolinafs ocean, estuaries, rivers, streams, and other aquatic environments.

  All this is why North Carolina Tourism is so popular. And of course, all the amazing sea life!
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
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