The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is planning a $75 million expansion and renovation. The project will add 35,000 square feet, making it the largest aquarium in the state. Construction is ...

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The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is set for a multi-million dollar expansion, marking its first renovation in 20 ...

The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher announced that construction will begin on the mall experience, Discover Cove, on Monday, ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Asta, the oldest Asian small-clawed otter at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, died ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) will open a location at Independence Mall while ...