Family Fun at NC Aquarium

The Dare County Chamber of Commerce issued the following information with respect to a Family Fun Night at the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo. It sounds like a lot of fun for adults and kids alike!

"Family Fun Night August 13th"

"Enjoy extended hours for the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island for Family Fun Night. On August 13, 2009 the Aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The family fun begins when our doors open, then will continue for a night of exciting activities starting at 5 p.m.

At 5 p.m. see aquarium divers in the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit for our popular Dialog with the Diver program. Then at 5:30 p.m. Bruce Shwedick the Reptile Wrangler will thrill visitors with his collection of reptiles. See Carlos the Iguana, Jade the Anaconda, Alexander the Great, a Snapping Turtle and Banana Boy the 16 foot Burmese Python. After the show children and adults can have their pictures taken with The Reptile Wrangler and his amazing reptiles.

Take a trip around our world, dive deep into the oceans as you visit “Oceans Revealed: Power of the Planet” our new exhibit. See how the oceans affect our lives and how we affect the ocean.

Want to add more value to your Family Fun Night family experience, call 252-473-3494 ext. 232 and take your entire family on a Nocturnal Beach Creatures Adventure. See ghost crabs and other creatures that range free on our local beaches. Limit of 14 and cost $15 per person.

Family Fun Night begins at 5 p.m. so what are you waiting for? Join the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island for this exciting night and experience 'The Waters of the Outer Banks.'”

We hope you can make it!