We had a good day. We were there for about 4 hours. The only thing that I felt could have been improved was the food accommodations. It was cool though, you could tough stuff....
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach
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North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC
910 458 8257
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Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Kure Beach
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Walking
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Visitors to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, located in Kure Beach (a short drive from Wilmington), enjoy an exploration of “The Waters of...
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Visitors to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, located in Kure Beach (a short drive from Wilmington), enjoy an exploration of “The Waters of the Cape Fear.” Journey down the Cape Fear River – from freshwater streams and swamps, to coastline habitats, reefs and the open ocean - discovering unique habitats and aquatic wildlife. Meet a rare albino alligator named Luna. See the only spotted eagle ray on exhibit in the state. Get eye-to-eye with a loggerhead sea turtle. Talk to a SCUBA diver swimming with sharks rays and eels. Discover N.C.’s fiercest predator at the interactive Megalodon Exhibit. Touch sea stars, horseshoe crabs and even sharks! Play outside in the Adventure Reef play area. Free daily programs include dive presentations, animal feedings and encounters. Explore more with behind-the-scenes tours, outdoor adventures, classes, camps and more. Open 362 days a year, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Tickets available at the door and online.
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Ferguson, North Carolina
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Reidsville, North Carolina, United States
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My husband and I visited here on a nice little getaway trip to Kure Beach. This is a great place for Adults as well as children. We kinda acted a little like kids ourselves! Would suggest everyone see this place at least once. But I'm sure you will want to come back!
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Davisville
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We usually stop at the aquarium each time we stay at Kure Beach. It's a well maintained exhibit and regionally displayed. We'll be back over the 4th of July.
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Angier, North Carolina, United States
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After seven years in NC we made it to the aquarium near ft Fisher. It is well lauded out and surprising how many types of fish and animals are the. Got to see the albino croc! Price is fair and over all the kids and adults had a good time.
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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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We went this weekend since it was too windy and rainy to enjoy a day at the beach. I have a 4YO and it made for a nice family day out. The touch tanks are nice with the added bonus of "petting" a bamboo shark. They have many feeding events at the large tanks. Jot down the times and locations...
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St. Louis
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It was interesting to see all the different types of fish. I wish there were more staff members in the area to answer questions. Children seem to enjoy the shows they organize.
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Cary, North Carolina
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Has all the thinks to keep kids entertained, but not enough viewing space when crowds are heavy. The albino alligator was very cool
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Dunn, North Carolina
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We got there at 3 PM on a Sunday, with 2 hours before closing... Wish we'd had longer, but we let our 5 year-old lead the way and she loved everything. I think her favorites were chasing the quail (my husband said, "as big as chickens") and digging for fossils outside. My favorites were Luna, the albino alligator & the...
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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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We live about an hour and a half north and made it down to see the aquarium for the first time last fall. It was a great day trip. takes about 2 hours to see the entire thing and proves to be very educational. Afterwards you can take a great walk on the beach too.
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Gillette, Wyoming
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It's a cute little aquarium that is pretty affordable and interactive! It's beautiful and the kids learned quite a bit..Son loved to pet the sharks, starfish and horseshoe crabs..The albino alligator was very cool! I would recommend this place to anyone!
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