North Carolina Aquarium

Maybe good for fish lovers, but not for a day visit

Average Rating

60

We travelled 2 hrs to visit the aquarium expecting to spend the entire day there, but ended up only spending a few hours there because it was so small. There was not a lot to see nor were there a lot of activities. The highlight of the trip was the opportunity to touch the fish, the dinosaur exhibit (which is...

Posted by Darren Ami B on April 07, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Loved it

Average Rating

100

Very nice Aquarium! The kids loved the verity of sea life! Customer service was A+! Gift shop is large but pricey!

Posted by Mary R on April 07, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Mrs

Average Rating

100

Outstanding. Grandkids from age 2 -11 loved all....esp . turtle rehabilitation and pretending to be turtle "technicians". Loved river otters, small tanks and the shark tank.

Posted by carole s on April 07, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

80

Lots of local information about inhabitants surrounding OBX waters. Very informative. Great interaction for kids and something to do on a rainy day. Even though its a small aquarium theres lots to see including sharks.
Staff lovely, full of the southern hospitality.

Posted by Stacey D on April 07, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Confused

Average Rating

60

Confused how someone wrote a review on this aquarium 3 days ago. We were there on March 21st and the aquarium was CLOSED for remodeling . We were told by a park service employee that it was closed until June. Of course it would have been nice if this information was in large bold letters on the aquarium's website. Loved...

Posted by DonnaB1956 on April 07, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

North Carolina Aquariums was established in 1976 to promote awareness of the diverse natural and cultural resources associated with oceans, estuaries, rivers and streams of North Carolina. The aquarium includes indoor and outdoor exhibits, classrooms, meeting rooms, an auditorium and a gift shop. It offers various daily programs that feature live animal programs, marine life videos and audience...

Posted on September 30, 2015. Brought to you by mapquest.

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Posted on September 23, 2014. Brought to you by yasabe.

One of three marine-oriented education facilities administered by the state of North Carolina, this 68,000 square foot marine aquarium building is situated on 14 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and takes visitors into an underwater simulation where native fish are on display. The aquarium also offers hands on activities, nature craft workshops, live animal programs, touch tanks, films,...

Posted on March 17, 2013. Brought to you by discoverourtown.