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“inspiring appreciation & conservation of aquatic environment”
The Aquariums were established in 1976 to promote an awareness, understanding, appreciation and conservation of the diverse natural and cultural resources of North Carolina’s ocean, estuaries, rivers, streams and other aquatic environments. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is a 68,000-square-foot (6,300 m2) facility located on the Outer Banks. The focus of the aquarium is the sealife and ecosystems in the waters of the Outer Banks as well as the weather that affects it. Galleries include, Coastal Freshwaters, Wetlands on the Edge, Hurricanes and Northeasters, Marine Communities, Close Encounters, Open Ocean, and Oceans Revealed: Powers of the Planet.
The NC Aquarium is a great place for both locals and tourists alike! The staff is friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. The exhibits are amazing and I got more than I expected from the amount... Read more
What a great way to spend part of your day in the Outer Banks! If you love aquatic animals, you'll enjoy this, regardless of your age! I think my favorite part was actually getting to touch a sea... Read more
Nice aquarium especially for littles. My toddler loved seeing all the fish. They have turtles, stingrays, crocodiles, and a few sharks. It is not a large aquarium. We finished it in an hour but it... Read more
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
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