In our most recent visit to the OBX, we finally got to visit the OBX Aquarium on a day that wasn't raining. The North Carolina Aquariums are made up of four locations, one being Roanoke Island. Reservations are still required, and they are open daily from 9-5.
We have been before, but this time we got to check out the outdoor section. Once you purchase tickets, rather than heading into the museum, head back to the nature trail. There are things to climb on and over, plus a music section. The trail opens out to a field where kids can compare their time to a hummingbird.
Past the field you will enter a wooded section that has a guide. Take the tour with her and do a scavenger hunt to find plants native to North Carolina, and learn about how Native Americans and colonists used all of the vegetation.
The walking trail changes regularly, so it's something that you can visit each time you go. A reminder that you can use your Virginia Zoo membership for 50% off tickets.
