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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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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? 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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?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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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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Today is WorldSeaTurtleDay Let’s celebrate these marine reptiles who travel the world's oceans helping maintain a balance in marine ecosystems. We can help tip the scales in a positive direction for their survival as all sea turtle species are threatened, endangered, or vulnerable.
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Today is WorldSeaTurtleDay Let’s celebrate these marine reptiles who travel the world's oceans helping maintain a balance in marine... See More

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The North Carolina Aquariums are studying the movements of sand tiger sharks off the state’s coast. Acoustic receivers placed at Cape Hatteras shipwreck sites by our scientific divers collect information about tagged marine species, including sand tiger sharks.
When the receivers are... See More

The North Carolina Aquariums are studying the movements of sand tiger sharks off the state’s coast. Acoustic receivers placed at Cape Hatteras... See More

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The North Carolina Aquariums are in the running for best aquarium! The aquariums are asking for visitor support by going online and voting on the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest. Vote once per day for your favorite until voting ends on Monday, May 24 at noon ET

The North Carolina Aquariums are in the running for best aquarium! The aquariums are asking for visitor support by going online and voting on the... See More

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