North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The newly expanded aquarium brings you within inches of North Carolina’s amazing aquatic animals. See eye-to-eye with turtles, eels, snakes, alligators and a kaleidoscope of colorful fish among the nearly 40 new exhibits. Talk to divers as they mingle with sharks in the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck. Enjoy dive shows, live animal programs and hands-on activities daily. Explore two nature trails or sign up for boat excursions, surfing lessons and other field trips. Gift shop, snack bar and meeting facilities on site.

Getting There & Details

Address
1 Roosevelt Dr. Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Phone
(252)247-4003
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ncaquariums.com
Map
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