North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Come within inches of North Carolina's most amazing aquatic animals. See eye-to-eye with sea turtles, eels, snakes, alligators and a kaleidoscope of colorful fish among the nearly 40 exhibits. Talk to divers as they mingle with sharks in the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck. Let your spirits soar with the water birds and raptors flying overhead in the new daily ticketed program, Birds in Flight. Enjoy dive shows, live animal programs and hands-on activities daily. Explore Bogue Sound and the maritime forest on the Aquariums two nature trails. See what lies ahead beneath the surface on a snorkeling expedition or try your hand at fishing or clamming. Gift shop, snack bar and rental facilities on site.