 Hours, Fees & Directions
9:00 am-5:00 pm Daily, year-round
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days
Fees
Adults: $8
Seniors: $7
Children: Ages 6-17: $6
5 and under and North Carolina Aquarium Society members: FREE
FREE DAYS: Veteran’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Group Visits:
Special activities, programs and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Click here for more information.
Military Discounts
The North Carolina Aquariums participate in the Military Voucher Program. Active duty and retired military personnel can purchase tickets at a discounted rate from many Tickets and Tours Offices at military bases nationwide. Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive a discount. Please contact the facilities closest to you for ticket prices or additional information.
Note:
Admission fees support maintenance, operations, and development of new exhibits to maintain an exciting and educational experience for Aquarium visitors.
Directions:
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located on US 421 approximately 15 miles south of Wilmington, just beyond Kure Beach. From Southport, take the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry. For ferry schedule, call 910-457-6942 or toll free at
1-800-BYFERRY.
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Spanish Language
- Spanish language scripts are available for some free educational programs.
- Spanish language films are shown every Sunday.
- Please check with visitor services at the aquarium’s entrance for availability of Spanish scripts and films.
No Pets, Please!
- We love animals here at the Aquarium and we want to remind our visitors to leave their pets at home.
- Pets are not allowed in the Aquarium. Leaving a pet inside a locked car can be deadly. New Hanover County ordinance prohibits owners from leaving their dogs tied up unattended.
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Food & Drinks
 The SharkBites snack bar, located on the food deck outside the Gift Shop, offers a variety of food and drink selections daily from March through September and on weekends during October and November. Download their menu here.
SharkBites Hours:
March – Sept: Mon. – Sat. 10–5 Sun. 11–5
October: Thu. – Sat. 10-5 Sun. 11-5
November: Sat. 10-5 Sun 11-5
Dec. – Feb: CLOSED
Souvenir Photos
 As you enter the vestibule between the Conservatory and Marine Building, have your souvenir photo taken at the FotoFx booth. Forgot to pick up your photo or want to purchase more? Order online by visiting their website: www.fotofx.photogra.com.
Vending machines, on the food deck and outside the garden exit gates, offer a variety of snacks and drinks. Water fountains are found at a number of locations inside the aquarium.
Accommodations & Area Links
For where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while in the area, visit the following links:
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