The aquarium presents the aquatic environments of coastal Carolina through its theme "Waters of The Outer Banks." The variety of exhibits promises to educate and entertain visitors. Journey through coastal freshwaters to see river otters, turtles, and American alligators. Explore saltwater habitats from grass flats to Gulf Stream waters. Gently stroke a stingray or touch a hermit crab at the touch tanks. Watch fish and sharks cruise by the 35-foot long viewing window of the 285,000-gallon "Graveyard of the Atlantic" tank containing a one-third scale replica of the USS Monitor. A new exhibit, “Science on a Sphere: Bringing the Oceans to You” will introduce visitors to a new way of seeing the oceans. Visitors will be able to dive deep to the ocean floor, see the planet at night, watch hurricanes as they develop and track their paths and more. Science on a Sphere will open in the spring of 2009.

Member Site of Historic Albemarle Tour, historicalbemarletour.com

Location
Just off of Hwy. 64/264, Airport Road on the north end of Roanoke Island.

Hours
Open daily year-round, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

Admission
Adults: $8
Seniors: $7
Children: Ages 6-17: $6
5 and under: FREE
North Carolina Aquarium Society members: FREE
North Carolina school groups that register in advance: FREE

Services
Special programs daily.

Facilities
Gift shop, restrooms, waterfront picnic area, food service (summer only), parking.

Contact Information
(252) 473-3494
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