Our Nature Programs

Catching monarch butterflies at Falls Lake State Recreation Area

North Carolina is world-renowned for its scenic wonders. North Carolina's state parks, aquariums, science museums and zoo, as well as the state Division of Land and Water Stewardship, preserve our state's natural treasures and give all North Carolinians the chance to learn about science and discover the beauty of the world around them.

Watching the world go by at one of North Carolina's three aquariums

Aquariums

Discover North Carolina's unique environment by touching stingrays, watching river otters play or looking a shark in the eye.

Land and Water Stewardship

A polar bear at the North Carolina Zoo

Zoo

Meet animals from across the world and see diverse plant life all without ever leaving the Tar Heel State.

State Parks

Experience North Carolina's most prized natural treasures from the state's highest peaks to its pristine shorelines and everywhere in between.

State Science Museums

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