Explore and Learn About Marine Life at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Overlooking the Croatan Sound and just 9 miles from the Atlantic coast, the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island is home to over 2,200 animals. Explore the “Waters of the Outer Banks” through aquariums and interactive exhibits. Watch fish and sharks in the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic habitat, featuring a one-third scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Discover aquatic habitats ranging from grass flats to Gulf Stream waters, or enter the ethereal world of sea jellies in Delicate Drifters. Gently touch a stingray or hermit crab in Sea Senses, and throughout the aquarium learn about coastal animals like alligators, river otters, and turtles. See conservation in action at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR) Center. Stroll the Soundside Pier for some of the best views on the island, and enjoy outdoor programs on fishing, birding, kayaking, or dolphin watching. We highly recommend reserving your aquarium tickets in advance because time-slots do sell out, especially during peak summer season.
Exceptional Wedding and Event Space in Manteo, NC
We offer a truly unique Outer Banks venue that promises an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Exchange vows on the 200-foot Soundside Pier with breathtaking views of the Croatan Sound, then let your guests explore galleries filled with sharks, sea jellies, turtles, and stingrays. Dine in front of the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit, and dance surrounded by the mesmerizing glow of the jelly fish in the Delicate Drifters exhibit. Make your special day unforgettable at a venue like no other on the Outer Banks.
