North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Welcome to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island! Marvel at the largest collection of sharks in the state. Interact with scuba divers, touch an alligator and feed the stingrays as you explore the “Waters of the Outer Banks.” Don’t miss our interactive, hands-on exhibit Operation: Sea Turtle Rescue. Plan your visit now!
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Directions
Located on Roanoke Island, 3 miles North of Manteo.
Street address: 374 Airport Rd. Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: 252-473-3494 or 800-832-3474 x4
GPS: 35.918N, 75.704W
Exhibit Galleries
- Coastal Freshwaters
- Wetlands on the Edge
- Operation: Sea Turtle Rescue
- Marine Communities
- Close Encounters
- Open Ocean
- Oceans Revealed: Power of the Planet
What’s New
Fun Features
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