North Carolina Aquariums
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North Carolina Aquariums is a system of three public aquariums located in Kure Beach, Roanoke Island and Pine Knoll Shores. All are operated by the Aquariums Division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources since 1976 and were accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.[2] All three aquariums feature dive shows, live animal encounters, and feeding programs.
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Date opened | 1976 |
Volume of largest tank | Pine Knoll Shores: 306,000 US gallons (1,160,000 L; 255,000 imp gal)
Roanoke Island: 285,000 US gallons (1,080,000 L; 237,000 imp gal) Fort Fisher: 235,000 US gallons (890,000 L; 196,000 imp gal) |
Total volume of tanks | Fort Fisher: 455,000 US gallons (1,720,000 L; 379,000 imp gal)
Pine Knoll Shores: 430,000 US gallons (1,600,000 L; 360,000 imp gal) Roanoke Island: 410,000 US gallons (1,600,000 L; 340,000 imp gal) |
Memberships | AZA[1] |
Website | www.ncaquariums.com |
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