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History with ‘Hud’: How the North Carolina Aquarium system came to be
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The three North Carolina Aquariums dotting the coast in Roanoke Island, Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher draw over one million combined visitors each year. But they didn’t...
View ArticleNC Aquarium at Fort Fisher celebrates women in STEM
KURE BEACH (WWAY) — The leading ladies of science, technology engineering and math took over the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher as part of the “Femme in Stem” event on Saturday. According to the National...
View ArticleOne of the first otters born at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher moves to Florida
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — One of the three female otters born at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher has a new home. Mae, Stella and Selene are Asian small-clawed otters born in May 2022. Mae...
View ArticleStudents name two Fort Fisher Aquarium sea turtle hatchlings, continuing more...
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Two sea turtle hatchlings have been given new names thanks to votes from students. It’s part of a tradition dating back more than 20 years, according to the NC Aquarium at...
View ArticleCape Fear Festival of Trees returning to Aquarium next month
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — An annual holiday event for more than three decades is returning next month to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. In an effort to accommodate more visitors, the event is...
View ArticleNC Aquarium at Fort Fisher animals celebrate Halloween with pumpkin fun
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Tuesday was pumpkin day at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Several animals — including the fan-favorite otters — received a pumpkin to play with and eat. The animal care team...
View ArticleThousands gather to the Cape Fear Festival of Trees at the NC Aquarium at...
FORT FISHER (WWAY) — If you want to take a walk through a winter wonderland while also meeting some friends from the sea, the festival of trees is the place to be. At the North Carolina Aquarium at...
View ArticleEndangered Species Act celebrates 50 years of protecting animals, plants
(WWAY) — Thursday marks 50 years since the Endangered Species Act was signed into law. President Richard Nixon signed the bill on December 28, 1973, helping to protect plants and animals from...
View ArticleBald eagle Maverick removed from open-air habitat as avian flu cases rise
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s popular bald eagle, Maverick, has been moved from his open-air habitat. The decision comes as a precautionary measure in response...
View ArticleWeeklong closure planned for NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, allowing for...
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Aquariums will soon close for an entire week to allow for improvement work. The closure is planned for January 29th through February 2nd. Each site has some...
View ArticleNC Aquariums to offer half-price admission this MLK Day
RALEIGH, N.C. (WWAY) — Visitors commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the North Carolina Aquariums will receive half-off regular admission on Monday, January 15th. North Carolina Aquariums...
View ArticleFort Fisher Aquarium director chosen to lead NC Aquariums Division
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has announced Hap Fatzinger as the new director of the North Carolina Aquariums Division. Fatzinger will take...
View ArticleCold stunned sea turtles arrive to NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Six Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are under the professional care of animal experts at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher after being cold stunned due to recent cold...
View ArticleTwo otters transferred to NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher from Hong Kong to help...
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Two otters have been transferred from Hong Kong to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. A NCAFF team of animal care experts transported two Asian small-clawed otters, Milli and...
View ArticleNC Aquarium’s oldest otter, Asta, celebrating 16th birthday
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — An Asian small-clawed otter is celebrating a milestone birthday this week. The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s oldest otter, Asta, is turning 16. A birthday party is...
View ArticleAsta, the Aquarium’s oldest otter, celebrates her 16th birthday
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s oldest otter celebrated her 16th birthday Tuesday morning. Crowds gathered at the exhibit to see Asta eat a specially-made birthday...
View ArticleNC Aquarium at Fort Fisher celebrates second otter birthday this week, as Ray...
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — It’s been a busy week of celebrations at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Two days after Asta turned 16, her son Ray marked his 5th birthday on Thursday. He tore into his own...
View ArticleNC Aquarium at Fort Fisher welcomes gopher frog egg masses
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — A yearly tradition is continuing to go strong at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This year the Aquarium team is watching over 47 gopher frog egg masses from the Holly Shelter...
View ArticleOcean-inspired artwork from children all over the world being displayed at NC...
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Artwork curated from the ‘This is My Mexico 2023’ art contest is on display through late this month at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. 20 pieces of the...
View ArticleNC Aquarium at Fort Fisher hosting ‘Star Wars Day’ beach cleanup on May 4th
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Volunteers from all galaxies are invited for a special beach cleanup near the Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The event will take place on ‘Star Wars Day’, May 4th, from 8:00 a.m....
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