The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC, nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2,200 animals. More than 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a large array of sharks, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and learn why North Carolina's waterways are so special. As an educational attraction, we are focused on “inspiring appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments.”

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  • 16.2 mi away

  • 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

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  • 20.4 mi away

  • 2300 Walnut Street, Cary, NC

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  • 16.2 mi away

  • 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

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Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residents

  • Tue, May 6 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

  • 22 mi away

  • 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, NC

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