Wild Wonders - Pele the Armadillo
The Mississippi Aquarium's Christina Lavalee explains the unique physiological attributes of local aquarium resident, Pele the Armadillo. News 25's Brynne Baxley joins her to find out more about how armadillos…
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Wild Wonders - Touch Pools
Brynne meets the residents of the Mississippi Aquarium's touch pools with Katie King and finds out how visitors can learn from the unique interactive experience.
Mississippi Aquarium holding Family Fin Night
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you are looking for a fun way to spend time with the whole family, you are in luck! The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a family fin…
Wild Wonders - Mermaids
Meet fin-tastic mermaids or visit for extra fun after hours on Family Fin Night! Find out about these and more excited events happening this fall at the Mississippi Aquarium here!
Mississippi Aquarium offering deal for Grandparents Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a special day for grandparents. On September 13, all Coast grandparents will be able to gain free access to the campus. All they need to do is purchase a full-priced general admission…
Mississippi Aquarium offering free access to first responders
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is offering free access for first responders to its campus throughout the week. Running until September 11, first responders and medical personnel…
Clocking in with Spencer: Animal Care Specialist at the Mississippi Aquarium
Have you ever wondered what goes into taking care of the beavers at Mississippi Aquarium? Spencer Reid Pullen tried his hand at caring for those…
Golfers hit the links for third annual ‘Pars for Penguins’ tournament
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the links Monday morning for a good cause, helping the Mississippi Aquarium raise money for a penguin habitat. The third…
WXXV News 25 Asia Ellis out at Mississippi Aquarium’s Pars for Penguins Tournament
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their annual Pars for Penguins Tournament. All proceeds go towards building a permanent habitat for African penguins on…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrating six years on the Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Six years of making a splash and the Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating with special events, experiences, and plenty of fun for the whole family. We’re…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing turtles in Alabama
The Mississippi Aquarium will be hosting a turtle release Thursday in Alabama. Taking place on Dauphin Island, one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle named Circle and one Loggerhead named Pyramid will be returning to the water. The turtle release is taking…
‘Toxic Beauty’ exhibit at Mississippi Aquarium highlights the impact of ocean plastic pollution
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An art exhibit is shining a spotlight on the impact of plastic pollution in our oceans. ‘Toxic Beauty’ is open…
Wild Wonders - Annual Pass Sale 2026
News 25's Brynne Baxley finds out what options families have to save money on Mississippi Aquarium visits with their annual pass sale. Aquarium Marketing Director, Nicole Martz explains the…
Wild Wonders - Soft Coral
News 25's Brynne Baxley discovers the new soft coral exhibit and its symbiotic inhabitants at the Mississippi Aquarium with Aquarist Mia French.
Mississippi Aquarium holding turtle release on Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release this Thursday. Across the street from the Edgewater Mall, one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, Acadia, will be returning…
Mississippi Aquarium offering free admission for school employees
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming teachers and school employees on campus ahead of school. From July 17 to the 19, a Back-to-School Celebration will be…
Wild Wonders - Otters
Johnny Madigan with the Mississippi Aquarium introduces News 25's Brynne Baxley to the "Wild Wonders" of the aquarium's resident otters and explains how the public can interact with and enjoy their playful…
Mississippi Aquarium releases first loggerhead turtle
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium has now released its first-ever Loggerhead sea turtle back into the wild. Thursday afternoon, Rhombus, a loggerhead turtle, made his return to the Gulf,…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing two turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium announces that two turtles are being released Thursday afternoon. A Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle and a loggerhead turtle will be returning to the water in…
Mississippi Aquarium introducing Animal Academy
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is inviting the public for a behind-the-scenes look at their newest Animal Academy. Nicole Martz joins us in studio with the details. For more…
Wild Wonders - Bugs & Blooms
Brynne meets up with the Mississippi Aquarium's Lead Landscaper Jimi Check to find out how the aquarium is building a habitat for monarch butterflies and other bugs to thrive.
Mississippi Aquarium offering behind the scenes animal care experience
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is sharing a new way for the public to get a behind-the-scenes look at an aquarium. The program is called the…
Mississippi Aquarium helps turtles in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium spent last weekend helping turtles in Alabama. Three turtles were found with serious injuries. The crew went into action and the turtles were sent…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Axl the Dolphin’s 16th birthday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One resident at the Mississippi Aquarium is old enough to get his driver’s license. Axl celebrated his birthday over the weekend, turning 16. The staff…