North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Travel ArrangementsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is a public wildlife facility in Manteo, North Carolina, focused on marine life education and conservation. Visitors can view a range of species, from juvenile alligators in Seven Rivers to sand tiger sharks in a large 285,000-gallon tank known as Graveyard of the Atlantic. The site houses the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center, a working hospital where stranded and injured sea turtles are treated before release. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the facility operates year-round, opening daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving.

The aquarium serves families, students, and general visitors seeking informal science education and engagement with aquatic life. It is part of a network of North Carolina Aquarium facilities that has been highlighted in recent coverage for ongoing renovations and expansions across sites, including Fort Fisher.

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