Fort Fisher Aquarium Wilmington North Carolina

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The Fort Fisher Aquarium is one of the favorite local tourist attractions in Wilmington North Carolina! At this North Carolina Aquarium, visitors will get the change to interact with sea animals, and experience the sights and sounds of the Cape Fear Waters. Even visit Luna - the albino alligator!

The aquarium in Wilmington NC offers numerous programs and activities throughout the year as well as several exciting events that are guaranteed to entertain the entire family!

From free daily programs, to indoor tours, to summer camps, the Cape Fear Aquarium offers various educational and fun filled experiences throughout the year! Visit the Fort Fisher Aquarium near Wilmington NC today to participate in their daily activities and meet their unique family of animals including snakes,turtles, sharks and Luna a rare albino alligator.

Fort Fisher Aquarium - Wilmington

The Wilmington NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers excitement and fun filled activities for the entire family! Whether you are visiting for a day, or spending an entire week at summer camp, it will prove to be a memorable experience!

The Fort Fisher Aquarium is one of four magnificent aquariums across the state. Others include Roanoke Island Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium, and Jennette’s Pier Aquarium – all four facilities are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums!

Visit the Aquarium

Meet Luna, a RARE albino alligator!

Touch a sea star

Meet a sea turtle

Come face to face with alligators

Speak with a scuba diver

See a shipwreck

Watch a stingray swim past you

Indoor Tours –

Join NC Aquarium staff members on a behind the scenes tour where you will help prepare animal diets and participate in some daily care and maintenance tasks! Explore spaces designed for animal holding, and gain backstage access to exhibits. Finally, catch a birds-eye view of the 235,000 gallon tank that is home to sharks, stingrays, moray eels, and other fish! Get your chance for a close-up viewing as aquarists feed the animals during this tour!

Outdoor Activities –

Go on a salt marsh exploration, learn how to saltwater fish from the beach shore, paddle along the Cape Fear River on your very own canoe, and challenge yourself to master the art of catching (and releasing) blue crabs!

Camp –

Whether you are looking for a day long Aquacamp or week long Summer Camp, there are Children’s Programs and Group Activities designed for all ages and interests. These educational, fun filled adventures include animal encounters, beach days, behind the scenes tours and more! Check out their website for further details to find the Camp or Activity that your child will love at the aquarium in Wilmington NC!

Plan Your Trip!

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