During Hurricane Florence in September of 2018, The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores made certain all the animals in our care would be safe during the storm. Staff were required to leave due to a mandatory evacuation. Before staff left, they prepared animal habitats for the storm. Some animals, including birds, snakes, and land turtles, were moved to safer parts of the building. Staff members were at the Aquarium until 9:30 a.m. on September 13, 2018 in order to top off water levels and to make sure generators were left running. Staff returned to the Aquarium on September 15, 2018 when they were able to get back onto the island. Assessments of the Aquarium showed there were no leaks, no damage to the facility, and all animals had remained safe. We remained closed to the public until September 24, 2018 in order to clear outside debris and repair outdoor boardwalk areas.
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