🐠 Aquariums near Carolina Beach, NC
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💡 Fun Facts About Aquariums near Carolina Beach
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher: The aquarium will undergo a major multi-year renovation and expansion project beginning May 26, 2026, after which it is projected to become the largest aquarium in North Carolina
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher: The Cape Fear Shoals habitat features sand tiger sharks, stingrays, eels, and an albino alligator among its primary exhibits
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher: The aquarium maintains a live sea turtle program with baby sea turtles available for close visitor interaction during programs
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher: A new North Carolina Aquarium at the Mall location is under construction at Independence Mall, with construction beginning January 12, 2026
- Topsail Aquarium: Topsail Aquarium offers Ghost Crab Hunts, evening beach expeditions where children hunt for ghost crabs in their natural habitat with parents accompanying them
