PINE KNOLL SHORES — The North Carolina Aquariums at Pine Knoll Shores and on Roanoke Island are excited to welcome and thank military families with complimentary admission 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
All U.S. military including veterans, active duty, reserve, and retired personnel, along with their dependents, receive complimentary admission. The Aquariums are part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources which oversees the state’s resources for the arts, history, libraries and nature.
“Our staff, volunteers and visitors look forward to thanking the many service members, past and present, and their families at the Aquarium on Veterans Day,” said Hap Fatzinger, director, North Carolina Aquariums. “We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of these heroes and can’t wait to welcome them as our special guests for the day.”
Both the NCAPKS and the NCARI offer immersive and inspiring opportunities for visitors, from animal encounters to enrichment time — with staff including patriotic salutes during their activities. The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is closed for expansion and renovation. Guests are welcome to visit their satellite location, Discovery Bay, located at Independence Mall in Wilmington.
To facilitate an exceptional experience for military families, the Aquariums are reminding all visitors that online tickets are required for admission. Holidays and special days sell out quickly at the Aquariums.
Visitors are encouraged to plan their trip by reserving tickets at any of three NC Aquariums ahead of their visit. Military families are also asked to bring identification with them for check in at the Aquariums.
