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🙌🏽 We're Open Today! Online Reservations Required. Please Reserve Tickets Online:

We're back open Wednesday, Sept. 18! Please reserve tickets online.

Flooding Closure Update: For the safety of staff, volunteers and visitors, the Aquarium will remain closed Tues., Sept. 17. Please continue to watch this page for updates and stay safe.

Adverse Weather Closure Update: In response to flooding in Kure Beach and Fort Fisher, the Aquarium is closed today, Monday, Sept. 16. Please stay safe and watch this page for updates.

🚨 In response to flooding in Kure Beach and Fort Fisher, the Aquarium will remain closed today, Monday, Sept. 16. Guest with tickets for today will receive an email concerning this closure. ⚠️ Please stay safe and watch this page for updates.

In response to flooding in Kure Beach and Fort Fisher, the Aquarium is on a delayed opening today, Monday, Sept. 16. If road conditions improve, we will open at noon. Please stay safe and watch this page for updates.

🚨 Due to current weather conditions and flooding on the island, the Aquarium will remain closed at least until noon today. Guest with tickets for today will receive a call and/or an email concerning this closure. ⚠️ Please continue to check social media for any further updates.

We're Open Today! Online Reservations Required. Please Reserve Tickets Online:

As we continue to prioritize the safety of visitors, volunteers & staff, NCAFF is closed today in response to the adverse weather caused by Tropical Storm Debby. Our staff is taking care of each other and the animals. Please continue to watch this page for updates. Stay safe.

Out of an abundance of caution for visitors, volunteers & staff, NCAFF is closed today. Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency — incoming predictions for Tropical Storm Debby indicate high winds, heavy rainfall & flooding. More information:

Out of an abundance of caution for visitors, volunteers & staff, NCAFF will close Wed., Aug. 7. Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency — incoming predictions for Tropical Storm Debby indicate high winds, heavy rainfall & flooding. More information:

The #CommonGuitarfish is a cartilaginous fish with a body shape resembling a cross between a shark and a ray. It inhabits coastal waters and is known for its distinctive ‘guitar-like’ appearance. The common guitarfish is critically endangered. #31DaysOfSharks #SAFEsharks

The #EpauletteShark is a species of longtailed carpet shark. They are often also referred to as the Walking Shark, because they use their fins to walk over coral reefs. #31DaysOfSharks #SAFEsharks

Stormy with a chance of Luna! We have the perfect place to come in out of the rain and immerse yourself in our fascinating underwater world. Book your reservations online before you head our way. Tickets often sell out. Reserve today. #NCAFF

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Summer camps at the Aquarium are an odyssey into a world of discovery and adventure that keep young campers on the tips of their toes. Camps run mid-June to mid-August, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Register:

Changes are happening at the Aquarium! We are closed this week, Jan. 29-Feb.2, working on our sparkle and shine, tackling large projects and enhancing animal care. We will be ready to see your smiling faces when we reopen Saturday Feb. 3 at 9 a.m.

We'll miss you while we're closed for staff work days Jan. 29-Feb. 3 — tune into our social media all week long for some behind-the-scenes exclusives of our aquarists caring for our animals. #NCAFFStaffRock #AquariumLife

#HelpCantWait for patients in the ER, fighting cancer or facing a life-threatening illness. Please donate blood on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Aquarium Community Blood Drive. Click on the link below to schedule your lifesaving appointment.

The Aquarium will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. Please remember to get your tickets ahead of arrival: