EXPLORE FORT FISHER

EXPLORE. DISCOVER. ENJOY.

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Welcome

Make connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye.
Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall.

See why visitors vote the Aquarium a top regional and national attraction each year.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Cuddle Puddle of otter pups
Otter Pups Born at the Aquarium!
Three Asian small-clawed otter pups have arrived. Celebrate their journey with us.

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Sand Tiger Shark
Celebrate 31 Days of Sharks & Rays
Dive into the world of sharks and rays—be inspired to partner with us in their conservation.

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Children watching otter enrichment in window
Tickets & Information
We're open! Advance tickets only for guests and members. Choose a date and time to visit.

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Support Our Living Treasures

The North Carolina Aquarium Society invites you to join in the powerful work of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Through the Living Treasures campaign you will help the Aquariums prosper and establish new exhibits and education programs. More importantly, with your support, we can provide superior care for animals and make a difference in conservation science to save vulnerable species from extinction.

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CONSERVATION

The North Carolina Aquariums are dedicated to animals in our care and in the wild. We recognize the challenges threatening species locally and globally. Our team commits resources and time to learning more and taking action through research, fieldwork, education, and the daily efforts of our team members.

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