North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island — Aquarium in Manteo

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island and its collection

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is an aquarium in Manteo, United States.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include alligator, stingrays, river otters and sharks.

Things to do

Things to do include Creature Feature, Otter Enrichment and Shipwreck Stories.

What the venue says

  • Creature Feature
  • Otter Enrichment
  • Shipwreck Stories
  • For quick bites, snacks, and refreshments, the facility features an on-site cafe (often known as the Shipwreck Cafe) equipped with views overlooking the sound.
  • Free parking is provided on-site in the aquarium's main lot, which can fill up quickly during the busy season, though overflow parking is available nearby.
  • We welcome any ADA qualified service animal that is trained to perform a specific task.

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Every day 09:00 17:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Admission

Ticket TypePrice
Adults (ages 13–61)15.00 USD
Seniors (ages 62+) and military members14.00 USD
Children (ages 3–12)13.00 USD

Facilities

  • Assistance animal policy

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island at this time.

Accreditation

  • AZA accredited, valid until (source)

Location & map

North Carolina
Manteo
United States

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Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.

Exhibits

  • 285,000-gallon shark tank
  • stingray touch tank