North Carolina Aquariums will close to the public the last week of January while staff clean, work on projects and enhance animal care.
The Roanoke Island, Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher locations are scheduled to close Jan. 27 through Jan. 31 and will reopen Saturday, Feb. 1.
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“We’re committed to enhancing animal care and the visitor experience to create a one-of-a-kind adventure for everyone who walks through our doors,” said Fort Fisher aquarium director Joanna Zazzali. “By having meaningful and inspirational connections with our teams and our amazing animals, we are making a difference in our work to save species.”
At Roanoke, several multi-day projects are planned during the closure that can only be completed while the Aquarium is closed. Staff also will perform routine maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
For Pine Knoll Shores, staff will be on-site during the closure doing habitat maintenance, conducting staff training, and preparing for an upcoming habitat and exhibit featuring coral conservation and aquaculture.
Other projects include floor repair, carpet replacement, light fixture replacement, sound systems repairs, various communication projects, habitat maintenance and dives, winter dive equipment maintenance, various husbandry projects, weeding and mulching, staff training, cleaning, dusting, painting, and Gift Shop merchandise inventory.
Online tickets are required to visit any of the aquariums. Visitors can reserve tickets on the aquarium’s website.
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