EXPLORE PINE KNOLL SHORES

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Advance tickets and reservations are required.

For more information on what to expect check out the Welcome Back Page.

From the mountains to the sea … feel the spray of a mountain waterfall. Watch river otters play. Touch a stingray. Look a shark in the eye. Explore shipwrecks — without getting wet. See a rare white sea turtle. Thousands of aquatic animals take you on a journey from the state’s grand peaks to the open Atlantic, much like a raindrop makes its way to the ocean. See Plan Your Visit for more information on these activities and other family fun at one of the coast’s most popular attractions.

to learn how your visit will be different and why. visit our welcome back page.

Today at the Aquarium Tickets Exhibits Indoor Programs Outdoor Programs Special Events

May 18, June 22, July 20: Mermaids, pufferfish, and jellies. Oh, my! Enjoy Family Paint Nights at the aquarium May-July.

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Daily: Go behind the scenes and see what it takes to care for our animals. Each tour gives an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck.

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May 20: Raise a glass for sharks! Free, family-friendly fundraising event for sand tiger sharks at the Crystal Coast Brewing Co.

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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 Pine Knoll Shores. 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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FIND OUT ABOUT OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

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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