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The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island in Corolla is a highly acclaimed institution that delights and informs visitors of all ages. The aquarium is home to a wide variety of marine animals and plants, including over 100 species of fish, archaea, and invertebrates. Here, visitors can observe the diverse underwater creatures in their natural habitats as they explore the various exhibits across the facility.

With seven galleries featuring numerous interactive displays, guests are sure to be immersed in the wonders of the aquatic world. In addition to its permanent exhibits, there are frequent special events such as talks by aquarists and hands-on animal encounters with sea turtles or stingrays. There are also daily educational programs for children and families from pre-K through grade 12. Visitors can also take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about how the aquarium operates on a daily basis.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has something for everyone! Its state-of-the-art reef tanks offer an up close look at colorful coral reefs teeming with life while its wetlands exhibit shows off local shorebirds like herons, egrets and ospreys. Additionally, there's an albino alligator pool where visitors can catch a glimpse of this rare creature. The aquarium also features seasonal exhibits such as its holiday light show or shark week celebration each summer.

In addition to allowing visitors to experience all that the aquarium has to offer, it supports crucial conservation efforts through research initiatives such as water quality monitoring and animal rehabilitation projects focusing on threatened species like sea turtles or river otters. By attending events or participating in volunteer activities at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island you'll be making a difference for our oceans and contributing toward sustaining the health of our planet's delicate oceanic ecosystems for generations to come!