The Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO is the only public aquarium in Western North Carolina. It is recognized as the first inland aquarium in North Carolina. The Aquarium houses 20+ displays of tropical fish, eels, stingrays, sea horses, turtles, a touch tank, a 2,000-gallon shark study tank with bamboo sharks and more.
- The popular shark feedings are at 1pm
- Open in the afternoons Wednesday – Saturday, check their site for exact hours
- Admission charged
- Educational opportunities for schools are available