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North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

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Pine Knoll Shores

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"otters are a blast for kids"(8 Tips)
"This aquarium is great and the shark tank is very impressive!"(6 Tips)
"Loved the huge tank with the sharks and all the turtles too"(6 Tips)
"Great aquarium, the shipwreck tank was nice."(4 Tips)

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bruce armstrongDecember 29, 2014
It is a nice smallish aquarium with some great displays. The sea otters are fun to watch and the variety of displays can entertain kids for a couple hours and likewise for adults interested in the sea
Suzanne KnightJune 13, 2020
Exhibits show NC aquatic life from mountains to sea. Don’t miss the eagles just outside and the salt marsh trail. Wonderful recreation of the U352 wreck complete with sand tiger sharks.
Cindy HarveyMay 7, 2013
Wonderful way to spend a day. Well worth the admission price. Wonderful small group tours, but reserve early on website they fill up fast! We did the otter tour last summer!
Izzy KingOctober 20, 2015
Amazing and beautiful aquarium! Love visiting everything and just about an hour's worth of looking! You can pet stingrays and there is even a Dairy Queen stand outside!
Robert DoreaukJuly 11, 2012
The otters and sharks were our kids' favorites and the FREE admission with our Zoo membership was mine!! Great aquarium...definitely worth seeing!
Visit North CarolinaSeptember 22, 2011
The otters enjoy putting on a playful show to delight visitors of all ages. Be sure to also stop and see the sea turtles, including Nimbus, a unique little loggerhead named for his golden coloring.
Wanna See It AllSeptember 11, 2011
Great aquarium, the shipwreck tank was nice. The otters (when not sleeping) and loggerhead turtles were the highlights. $8 for an adult is not expensive and a good deal compare to others. Read more
Will DevlinMay 8, 2011
Look into the membership - its good not only for the aquarium, but for lots of zoos around the country. If you visit more than one zoo/aquarium a year, it might be worth it.
Jake PryorJune 29, 2013
Love this place, outside is really nice as well for a quick walk.
Brenton MarcomSeptember 18, 2022
A great park outside for the kids. Doesn’t look like much, but it’s great!
Derek HamakerMay 2, 2010
$8/adults. $6/kids 3-12. Kids < 3 free. The otters are a blast for kids and the live dive at 2:30p followed by daily 3p feedings are great for everyone. Make sure to stop by before u leave the island
Jake PryorJune 29, 2013
Outside nature walk is a fun and relaxing break. But a great aquarium in general.
Tony MillerApril 15, 2016
You can get snacks for hangry children and adults at the Dairy Queen that's part of the building.
MitchJuly 3, 2018
Nice mid-sized aquarium with free wifi.
Andrew RomanApril 21, 2010
Otters, sea turtles, sharks, and aquarium life abound at this expensive, but well done, aquarium. (Dieting? Beware the siren call of the Dairy Queen/Orange Julius at the exit door.)
Annie GoldmanMarch 10, 2014
Enjoyed a great afternoon here! Loved the huge tank with the sharks and all the turtles too
Karl LewisJuly 27, 2013
Vets get in free on nov 11th. Active duty buy tickets at itt. Party of ten or more is discounted
William JoynerJuly 6, 2015
Great experience ! Don't miss the bog garden.
Mary KurekOctober 23, 2009
Recently renovated with fun interactive tanks, huge shipwreck exhibit with 10-foot sharks. Awesome kids' activities. Great thing to do on a rainy beach day. Read more
Andrew SherlandOctober 27, 2017
Free entry if you have an NC Zoo annual pass!
Rick CaffreyJuly 12, 2011
With our Columbus Zoo season pass we got in free. This aquarium is great and the shark tank is very impressive!
Bradford RileyJune 17, 2017
Admission is very reasonable (11.95 military).
Araina SepulvedaAugust 23, 2013
See the flight show. Great friendly staff. Also very educational.
Jill Rogers-DeFeliceMarch 30, 2013
Neat little aquarium off the beaten path..
Matthew ClarkMarch 18, 2021
This place is a great learning experience of NC marine biology.
Jill Rogers-DeFeliceMarch 30, 2013
Love the way the tank divers interacted with the kids while in the tank
Richard WetherellApril 12, 2016
A good rattlesnake exhibir
Becca Snyder HoweMay 5, 2016
We had so much fun and it really wasn't to pricey!
Amy LewisAugust 10, 2015
Everything.
Carleton BordenJanuary 16, 2017
Been here 5+ times
great facilities
Kate OwensJuly 31, 2012
Watch out for visitors taking pictures right in front of your face.
Zach FraileyAugust 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If you're local, a membership is a great deal!
Allen MonroeDecember 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Trick or Treat Under the Sea was great but I can't wait for Santa by the Sea!
Bex BeanAugust 17, 2014
New outdoor moving dinosaur exhibit
Richard WetherellApril 12, 2016
Otters and snakes
Steven WitekJune 17, 2013
Buy the membership!
Kelly GonyoSeptember 9, 2012
Great aquarium!!
Suzanne LinkDecember 31, 2012
Nice place for a wedding!!
Kelsey R.June 16, 2012
I was very let down by the penguin exhibit :(
Beth HerterSeptember 1, 2011
Take a picture in the crab!! lol
Anita JonesJuly 11, 2012
Like the jellyfish
Christina S.June 5, 2012
see the penguins summer 2012

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