North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher  
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449
910-458-8259

Situated on a 22-acre beachfront site, this 84,000 square foot facility contains numerous features including a half-acre freshwater conservatory, a two-story saltwater habitat, many interactive exhibits, a 150-seat auditorium, pondside observation decks, garden boardwalks, and nature trails. Three classrooms, a gift shop, and a concession stand are also on site.