North Carolina Zoos & Aquariums
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Explore marine life from the Cape Fear River to the open Atlantic, including alligators, sea turtles, sharks, and interactive touch tanks.
Location: Kure Beach, NC
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Features exhibits on the aquatic life of the North Carolina coast, with a 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck tank, river otters, and touch pools.
Location: Pine Knoll Shores, NC
- North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Showcases marine and freshwater environments, with alligators, sea turtles, sharks, and hands-on exhibits for families.
Location: Manteo, NC
- Western North Carolina Nature Center
Focuses on animals and plants native to the Southern Appalachian region, including red wolves, black bears, otters, and a petting area.
Location: Asheville, NC
- North Carolina Zoological Park
One of the largest natural habitat zoos in the world, featuring African and North American animal exhibits, walking trails, and conservation programs.
Location: Asheboro, NC
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