EXPLORE FORT FISHER

EXPLORE. DISCOVER. ENJOY.

Make connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Climb along Adventure Reef. Talk with a diver swimming the depths with eels and sharks. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles.

Discover aquatic wildlife at free daily dive shows and animal encounters. Explore more with behind-the-scenes tours, outdoor adventures and kid friendly camps.

See why visitors vote the Aquarium a top regional and national attraction each year.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Plan your visit today Tickets Exhibits Today at the Aquarium What's New

Conservatory Closure Into Spring
Closed for major repairs and new otter habitat construction. General admission reduced $3.

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COVID-19 Closure
To limit the spread of COVID-19 the Aquarium is temporarily closed.

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Fun and Learning
Educational opportunities here! Have fun and learn with Aquarium videos and resources.

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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 Fort Fisher. 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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CONSERVATION

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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