The N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island is honored and thrilled to announce that it is a winner in the 2025 Newsweek Readers’ ...

When animals have a slow metabolic rate, they do not age but rather have a prolonged life. Resistance to diseases and genetics are also factors that can contribute to the longevity of an animal.

There also will be craftings by balloon artist Debby Pease of Premier Picnics & Parties, plus therapy dogs, coloring ...