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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
May 25 at 7:52pm

Have an otterly fantastic day! Did you know river otters can be found in fresh and brackish water here in the Outer Banks? Sometimes they visit the aquarium's Soundside Pier in the evening hours to forage for fish and crabs. Happy World Otter Day from Finn and Banks!

Have an otterly fantastic day! Did you know river otters can be found in fresh and brackish water here in the Outer Banks? Sometimes they visit... See More

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
March 21 at 8:04am

For the first day of Spring we are highlighting World Frog Day! Did you know tree frogs can be seen both inside and outside the aquarium? The spaces we create for pollinators also creates habitat for frogs, toads, and other native wildlife.

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January 28 at 9:30am

Our Winter Carnival scheduled for this Saturday, January 29, has been postponed to Saturday, February 5. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, but due to forecasted inclement weather, we want to make sure visitors and staff stay safe through this wintery storm!

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
December 17 at 1:48pm

Winter Day Camps are are filling up! But there are still some spots open, so register today! Join the pirate's search for treasure, learn about mammals or become an aquarist for a day! Visit our website for more info and to register now.

Winter Day Camps are are filling up! But there are still some spots open, so register today! Join the pirate's search for treasure, learn... See More

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
October 7 at 2:26pm

? Shake, shake, shake — The rattles, or buttons, at the end of a timber rattlesnake's tail are made of keratin. When threatened, the snake will shake the end of its tail, causing the buttons to press against each other, resulting in the distinct rattling sound. Most timber rattlesnakes are... See More

? Shake, shake, shake — The rattles, or buttons, at the end of a timber rattlesnake's tail are made of keratin. When threatened, the snake... See More

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
July 15 at 9:25am

?What's your favorite shark? There are over 500 shark species and new ones are being discovered all the time. The Chondrichthyes, or cartilaginous fish, include sharks, skates, rays and chimaeras. Do you see one here that's new to you?

?What's your favorite shark? There are over 500 shark species and new ones are being discovered all the time. The Chondrichthyes, or... See More

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
June 23 at 6:57pm

Today we're shining the #PollinatorWeek spotlight on solitary wasps! These beneficial bugs provide an important service - they snack on many of the insects we consider to be garden pests.
Solitary wasps, such as the thread-waisted wasp and scoliid wasp, build nests in a variety of... See More

Today we're shining the #PollinatorWeek spotlight on solitary wasps! These beneficial bugs provide an important service - they snack on many... See More

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