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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
July 26 at 10:36am

It's no secret that the NC Aquariums love sharks! From whale sharks to wobbegongs, these amazing and diverse predators are vital to global ocean health. However, despite their tough appearance, many sharks are in trouble. Over one-third of shark species worldwide are threatened with... See More

It's no secret that the NC Aquariums love sharks! From whale sharks to wobbegongs, these amazing and diverse predators are vital to global... See More

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July 7 at 10:15am

Beetles and butterflies and ants, oh my! Unseen wonders are magnified in this summer’s Backyard Buzz exhibit! Explore larger-than-life insects that call Eastern North Carolina home. Learn how you can help make their lives a little bit easier by supporting and protecting wild spaces.

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
July 6 at 9:19am

"Did you get my good side?" *flips scutes* But seriously, have you ever seen such a photogenic turtle? She made sure we got ALL the angles on this photoshoot

"Did you get my good side?" *flips scutes* But seriously, have you ever seen such a photogenic turtle? She made sure we got ALL the... See More

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May 22 at 10:03am

If you've visited our aquarium you know about our pollinator garden, where you can see a variety of different species of bees (and other pollinators) at work. Did you know there are over 20,000 species of bees worldwide? There are over 4,000 native bee species in the United States, and 500... See More

If you've visited our aquarium you know about our pollinator garden, where you can see a variety of different species of bees (and other... See More

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April 13 at 9:34am

Our second segment in our "April: Month of the Young Child" virtual storytimes is officially live! Join Cady and Gram on a journey in learning to love spiders through the book "I'm Trying to Love Spiders" written by Bethany Barton.

Our second segment in our "April: Month of the Young Child" virtual storytimes is officially live! Join Cady and Gram on a journey in... See More

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
February 2 at 11:39am

It's been a minute since we updated everyone on the STAR Center patients. Big things happened on January 31st as N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) volunteers picked up 77 turtles in the wee hours of the morning from STAR Center. 5 of these turtles were transferred to our sister... See More

It's been a minute since we updated everyone on the STAR Center patients. Big things happened on January 31st as N.E.S.T. (Network for... See More

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
January 16 at 12:24pm

Join us for the Ton of Love Food Drive January 14 - February 14th!
Our goal is to collect a TON of nonperishable, non-expired food for the Roanoke Island Food Pantry by Valentine's Day. Receive one complimentary admission when you donate a grocery bag of items.

Join us for the Ton of Love Food Drive January 14 - February 14th!
Our goal is to collect a TON of nonperishable, non-expired food for the... See More

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December 12 at 11:07am

From December 1 through 31, 2022, donate one five-pound or larger bag of food or three items from the SPCA wish list and receive one free ticket per reservation! Help us thank the SPCA for their dedication to animals by serving as Santa Paws for the deserving shelter residents. When you're... See More

From December 1 through 31, 2022, donate one five-pound or larger bag of food or three items from the SPCA wish list and receive one free ticket... See More

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