Journey from the mountains to the sea. Feel the spray of a mountain waterfall. Watch river otters play. Look a shark in the eye. Explore shipwrecks — without getting wet. See a rare white sea turtle. Thousands of aquatic animals take you on a journey from the state’s Smoky Mountains to the open Atlantic, much like a raindrop makes its way to the ocean.
We are open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily! Advance tickets and reservations are required.
Plan Your Visit
The outdoor Marsh Boardwalk is closed for renovations during the spring.
Register for summer camp now! A limited number of summer camp scholarships available.
Spring is here and it's time for an adventure! Look for shells on the beach on take an aquarium tour!
Choose your Green Team during our Party For the Planet competition!
Go behind the scenes to get an up-close look at how we care for our animals.
We're caring for cold-stunned sea turtles! Learn more about the process here.
4 / 24 / 2024
Living Shipwreck Presentation
Pine Knoll Shores
Animal Encounter
Behind the Scenes: Feeding Frenzy
4 / 25 / 2024
4 / 26 / 2024
Behind The Scenes: Shark Snack
Living Shipwreck Shark Feed Program at Pine Knoll Shores
4 / 27 / 2024
The North Carolina Aquariums are dedicated to animals in our care and in the wild. We recognize the challenges threatening species locally and globally. Our team commits resources and time to learning more and taking action through research, fieldwork, education, and the daily efforts of staff.
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