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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.

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Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

One of the few remaining maritime forests on the NC coast, the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area offers an interpreted trail adjacent to and leading from the parking area of the NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores. Donated to the state by the family of the 26

Atlantic Beach, NC Nature Preserves



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

Atlantic Beach, NC Aquariums

Oceanana Family Resort Motel

An oceanfront family motel with lots of extras including pool, picnic tables, children's playground and breakfast on summer mornings. Accommodations range from standard rooms to two-room efficiencies.

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