EXPLORE. DISCOVER. ENJOY.
We are open!
Advance tickets & reservation required
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.

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Dive into the world of sharks and rays—be inspired to partner with us in their conservation.
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Tickets & Information
We're open! Advance tickets only for guests and members. Choose a date and time to visit.
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