About North
Carolina Aquarium
 Mission:
To inspire appreciation and conservation of North
Carolina’s aquatic environments.
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
presents the aquatic environments of coastal
Carolina through its theme “Waters of the Outer
Banks.” The aquarium’s variety of exhibits promises
to educate and entertain visitors. Journey through
coastal freshwaters; see largemouth and river otters
and the American alligator.
Explore saltwater habitats from grass flats to Gulf Stream
waters. Gently stroke a stingray or a hermit crab
at the touch tanks. Watch hundreds of fishes flash
by the 35-foot long viewing window of the
285,000-gallon “Graveyard of the Atlantic” tank.
Sharks and other fishes cruise by only inches away.
History buffs will marvel at the one-third-scale
replica of the USS Monitor. See Oceans Revealed:
Power of the Planet, and learn how the earth affects
our lives with real time imagery on a 6’ sphere.
Sharks! Coming summer of 2010.
The Aquarium will bring new sharks to the
285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit and
a new 10,000-gallon exhibit that will feature
smaller sharks. Let Dr. Finnegan take you on
a journey through the Aquarium featuring educational
facts that dispel shark myths!
 Over
1 million people visit the North Carolina Aquariums
each year, and there’s much to see and do at the
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. The
aquarium includes indoor and outdoor exhibits,
auditorium, classrooms, meeting rooms, and a gift
shop. A wide variety of free programs and
activities year-round, daily programs include marine
life videos, live animal programs, audience
participation games and demonstrations and more.
Live animal programs in the aquarium auditorium may
feature alligators, sea turtles, or snakes. Animals
in selected exhibits are fed daily.
Hours of Operation:
Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Admission Fees:
Ages 13-61: $8 Ages 62+: $7 Ages 3-12: $6 No charge
for children 2 and under, registered N.C. school
groups and N.C. Aquarium Society Members.
Discounts:
Registered Tour Groups
Join the N.C. Aquarium Society
…and enjoy unlimited FREE admission.
About
the Facilities
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Gift shop
Picnic facilities
Free parking
Nature trails
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Public restrooms
Motor coach parking
Exhibits
Live Animals
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Handicap
Accessibility: Site is fully accessible.
Nearest Major Town/City: Manteo
About the
Facilities
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
One Visitors Center Circle
Manteo, NC 27954
Toll-Free: (800) 446-6262
Fax: (252) 473-5777
 Website:
www.outerbanks.org
About
the Programs
Major Program Areas:
Maritime, Ecology/Environmental Education
Education Resources:
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On-site interpretive activities
Self-guided exhibits
Hands-on activities
Off-site/outreach activities
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Computer interactive exhibits
Classroom resources
Materials via web site
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School Tour Requirements:
- No maximum group size limits
- Group reservations required
- Registered NC school groups free
- 1 - 1.5 hour tour
- Curriculum-based tours, pre-K-12
Call for information about
our Fee Programs featured daily for the entire
family to enjoy!
Contact: Wendie Paramore, Librarian and Registrar
Phone Contact:
252-473-3494 ext. 232
Email:
Wendie.Paramore@ncmail.net
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