At first I thought $8 what a great price and children under 2 are free, then I was thinking the price was right for the size. It's not a big city Aquarium but perfect size so that the kids don't lose interest. The heavy doors don't make it stroller friendly, (I had a newborn too) but otherwise a great way... More

While visiting Fort Fisher and Kure beach near Wilmington, I saw a sign for the N C Aquarium and decided to give it a try. What a pleasant surprise. Pay your $8.00, less for seniors and kids, of course, and prepare for an aquaria delight. You begin in the nature atrium looking at reptiles, birds, plants and such. Seeing the... More

Great aquarium with lots to do. Probably took us 1.5 - 2 hours to go through. More

What a wonderful place to spend a couple hours - especially with kids along. More

While visiting Carolina Beach, we went to the aquarium in Kure Beach. It was well worth the time. A small aquarium, but many different varieties of fish. A great value. Great for young children! More

Personnel were helpful. Exhibits great. The wedding we attended there was very nice. Many enjoyed the exhibits immediately around us. More

Arboretum, aquarium, classroom, it's all ther, guarded by a rare white alligator. More

The fish, the alligators the snakes and more! Clean well taken care of aquarium and you can hit the beach while you are there. More

We camped over the weekend at Carolina Beach State Park and were looking for an activity for the rainy Sunday with our 4-year-old daughter. The aquarium was fantastic and we bought a 2-year membership that we can visit this aquarium again and the other NC aquariums. The alligators were amazing and we watched them close-up in awe (behind glass). The... More