Wild Wonders - Birthday Parties
Ryan meets up with Jillian Rodriguez at the Mississippi Aquarium to find out about the wild birthday parties available for all ages.
Mississippi Aquarium
Free admission to the MS Aquarium for first responders, medical personnel
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is honoring all first responders and medical personnel this weekend with free admission. The deal kicked off Thursday, September…
Wild Wonders - Exploring Coral
Ryan meets Dr. Alexa Delaune, the VP of Veterinary Services, at the Mississippi Aquarium to learn about the live coral at the aquarium, how it's endangered in the wild, and how…
Wild Wonders with Ryan Mahan: Penguins
Today's Wild Wonders with Mississippi Aquarium is all about penguins! We meet with William, a South African Blackfooted penguin. These guys are native to the coastline of South Africa, so they aren't…
Roy Anderson Corp celebrates 70 years of business
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Roy Anderson Corp celebrated 70 years of business with an event at the Mississippi Aquarium for employees and their families on Friday night. Smiling faces…
Behind the scenes look at rehabilitation of cold-stunned turtles at MS Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Mississippi Aquarium is working to rehabilitate the world’s most endangered species of sea turtles right here in Gulfport. We…
Wild Wonders - VR Experience
Ryan learns how you can get up close and personal with sharks and other wildlife with the Mississippi Aquarium's amazing virtual reality experience.
USM Center for Fisheries and Development teams up with MS Aquarium for Shark Weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with the University of Southern Mississippi Center for Fisheries and Research Development for Shark Weekend. Shark Weekend takes place Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 at the Mississippi Aquarium. Visitors to…
Wild Wonders - Water Filtration
In this week's "Wild Wonders" segment Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan is with Alex Forts, Life Supply and Water Quality Manager at the MS Aquarium for a behind-the-scenes look at how they…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing turtles Thursday
Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release this Thursday. Three more rehabilitated turtles will make their way to the Mississippi Sound starting at 4 p.m. It’s happening at the beach in…
Wild Wonders
Ryan gets all the details on Camp Aqua, the Mississippi Aquarium's summer camp going on now through July.
Mississippi Aquarium to Host Sensory Days on Select Dates
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium will open its doors early on Saturday, May 17 for another Sensory Day. This special offering was designed for those individuals that are differentially abled, have special health care needs, or benefit from a more sensory-friendly atmosphere.…
Gulfport Historical Society offering history expo for the community
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Historical Society of Gulfport is playing host to an expo. Local museums and organizations all coming out to take part in a historic…
Mississippi Aquarium announces turtle release for April 28th
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Aquarium has announced the release of 9 rehabilitated Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles on April 28th. The release is scheduled for 4 PM on Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall. The following turtles are being released:…
Easter events happening across the coast
Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Easter Weekend kicks off Saturday and the coast is getting in on the fun. The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an Easter Egg hunt on their campus tomorrow from…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing seven more turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting another turtle release this week. Seven rehabilitated turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall on Thursday at 4 p.m. at…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts turtle release
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Aquarium hosted their turtle release Thursday afternoon on Biloxi Beach. The community came out to see eight turtles, all named after Taylor Swifts songs, released into the Mississippi…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing eight turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Turtle season continues on the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release on Thursday. Eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will be released off Biloxi…
MS Aquarium’s William the Penguin advances in March of the Penguin Madness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Another round of voting is open in the March of the Penguin Madness. William is competing against other penguins from across the…
Baby penguins visiting the Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-There is a chance to visit with some baby penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium. Guests will only be able to see these chicks on Saturdays and Sundays through…
Penguin from Mississippi Aquarium running in March of the Penguins Madness
One penguin from the Mississippi Aquarium is in the running for March of the Penguins! William needs the coast's help winning the title. He is the bachelor of the Mississippi Aquarium, staff asking everyone to show him some love! Voting…
Mississippi Aquarium releases 20 rehabilitated sea turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXVV)- The Mississippi Aquarium held a turtle-y awesome event yesterday as their rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the wild. The release took place in front of…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing rehabilitated sea turtles Wednesday
The Mississippi Aquarium is releasing 20 rehabilitated sea turtles Wednesday afternoon! The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles will be released off Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall at 4…
Mississippi Aquarium recycling old Mardi Gras beads
I’m sure we all caught too many beads to count at the Mardi Gras parades this year, but now that the season is over, what do you do with…