Located at
900 Loggerhead Road in Kure Beach, The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
has freshwater, coastal, and oceanic exhibits as well as (seasonal) animatronic
dinosaurs. Admission is $10.95 for adults, and the aquarium is open 9-5 daily.
There are
definitely sadder aquariums out there, but this one is not among North Carolina’s
best. The more noteworthy exhibits include a rare albino alligator and some
very brightly colored jellyfish. Parking was abundant (there is an overflow lot
nearby).
That said,
the “dinosaurs” were quite cheesy, and a lot of activities seemed geared toward
young children. The admission price isn’t outrageous, but you aren’t getting
a lot of aquarium for your dollars.
The
Aquarium at Fort Fisher is worth checking out if you are in the area, but it
pales in comparison to the Pine Knoll Shores/Fort Macon facility.
7.25/10
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