North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Aquarium
Pine Knoll Shores
"otters are a blast for kids"(8 Tips)
"This aquarium is great and the shark tank is very impressive!"(6 Tips)
"Loved the huge tank with the sharks and all the turtles too"(6 Tips)
"Great aquarium, the shipwreck tank was nice."(4 Tips)
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bruce armstrongDecember 29, 2014It is a nice smallish aquarium with some great displays. The sea otters are fun to watch and the variety of displays can entertain kids for a couple hours and likewise for adults interested in the sea
Suzanne KnightJune 13, 2020Exhibits show NC aquatic life from mountains to sea. Don’t miss the eagles just outside and the salt marsh trail. Wonderful recreation of the U352 wreck complete with sand tiger sharks.
Cindy HarveyMay 7, 2013Wonderful way to spend a day. Well worth the admission price. Wonderful small group tours, but reserve early on website they fill up fast! We did the otter tour last summer!
Izzy KingOctober 20, 2015Amazing and beautiful aquarium! Love visiting everything and just about an hour's worth of looking! You can pet stingrays and there is even a Dairy Queen stand outside!
Visit North CarolinaSeptember 22, 2011The otters enjoy putting on a playful show to delight visitors of all ages. Be sure to also stop and see the sea turtles, including Nimbus, a unique little loggerhead named for his golden coloring.
Robert DoreaukJuly 11, 2012The otters and sharks were our kids' favorites and the FREE admission with our Zoo membership was mine!! Great aquarium...definitely worth seeing!- Wanna See It AllSeptember 11, 2011Great aquarium, the shipwreck tank was nice. The otters (when not sleeping) and loggerhead turtles were the highlights. $8 for an adult is not expensive and a good deal compare to others. Read more
Jake PryorJune 29, 2013Outside nature walk is a fun and relaxing break. But a great aquarium in general.
Brenton MarcomSeptember 18, 2022A great park outside for the kids. Doesn’t look like much, but it’s great!- Derek HamakerMay 2, 2010$8/adults. $6/kids 3-12. Kids < 3 free. The otters are a blast for kids and the live dive at 2:30p followed by daily 3p feedings are great for everyone. Make sure to stop by before u leave the island
Will DevlinMay 8, 2011Look into the membership - its good not only for the aquarium, but for lots of zoos around the country. If you visit more than one zoo/aquarium a year, it might be worth it.- Annie GoldmanMarch 10, 2014Enjoyed a great afternoon here! Loved the huge tank with the sharks and all the turtles too
Andrew RomanApril 21, 2010Otters, sea turtles, sharks, and aquarium life abound at this expensive, but well done, aquarium. (Dieting? Beware the siren call of the Dairy Queen/Orange Julius at the exit door.)
Tony MillerApril 15, 2016You can get snacks for hangry children and adults at the Dairy Queen that's part of the building.
Mary KurekOctober 23, 2009Recently renovated with fun interactive tanks, huge shipwreck exhibit with 10-foot sharks. Awesome kids' activities. Great thing to do on a rainy beach day. Read more
Karl LewisJuly 27, 2013Vets get in free on nov 11th. Active duty buy tickets at itt. Party of ten or more is discounted
- Rick CaffreyJuly 12, 2011With our Columbus Zoo season pass we got in free. This aquarium is great and the shark tank is very impressive!
- Jill Rogers-DeFeliceMarch 30, 2013Love the way the tank divers interacted with the kids while in the tank
Trick or Treat Under the Sea was great but I can't wait for Santa by the Sea!
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North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt Blvd
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
United States
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
United States
Feel the spray of a mountain waterfall. Watch river otters play. Touch a stingray. Look a shark in the eye.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(252) 247-4003
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