Making wishes come true at the Mississippi Aquarium
After a year of anticipation, eight-year-old Matti Taylor’s wish of visiting the Mississippi Aquarium finally came true on the same week that marks her one-year anniversary of remission.…
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‘Shark Week’ at the Mississippi Aquarium
‘Shark Week’ started Sunday on the Discovery Channel and here on the Coast it started Monday at the Mississippi Aquarium. It’s the aquarium’s first ever Shark Week with special programs…
MSU and MS Aquarium team up to clean Jones Park Beach
The Mississippi Aquarium and Mississippi State University joined forces for a community cleanup over the weekend at Jones Park Beach. Originally over 60 people registered…
Deadline to register for Miss Aquarium Pageant is Friday
The Mississippi Aquarium is in search for the young lady that will reign as Miss Aquarium. The Miss Aquarium Pageant is a natural pageant that will help…
Boys and Girls Club members experience new adventures
The Bacot McCarty Foundation and Mississippi Power collaborated together to sponsor 26 kids from Moss Point to participate in Mississippi Aquarium camp free of charge. ‘Great Futures Start…
Singing River Health System hosting vaccination events across the Coast
So far, Singing River Health System has vaccinated over 42,000 individuals in Harrison and Jackson County and they’re not stopping there. It is their mission to…
Mississippi Aquarium releases sea turtles back into the Gulf
After several months of rehabilitation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium has finally released its last sea turtles that were cold stunned due to cold…
Mississippi Aquarium Sea turtle release
After six months of rehabbing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is releasing its last sea turtles that were cold-stunned due to premature cold waters in the northeast and…
Mississippi Aquarium turtle release set for Thursday in Gulfport
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting set to host another sea turtle release Thursday in Gulfport. The aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles into the…
Mississippi Aquarium fundraiser ‘Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars’
The Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraiser, which debuted in 2018 as Hancock Whitney Splash Bash, returns this fall with a fresh new look, feel, and name. Hancock Whitney Sea…
Singing River announces two vaccination events this week
Singing River Health System continues its efforts to increase the vaccination rate in South Mississippi with events this week. The events are free and anyone who has not yet received a vaccine is encouraged to attend. On Thursday, Singing River…
Kemps ridley sea turtles to be released Thursday
Mississippi Aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 5:30 p.m.on Thursday, June 24. The Aquarium staff will release the turtles near…
Mississippi Aquarium offering weekly eco-tours throughout June and July
Last Friday the Mississippi Aquarium partnered with Ship Island Excursions to launch their new eco-tours. It’s a 90-minute voyage where you’ll learn about the wildlife and unique ecology of the Gulf…
All aboard Mississippi Aquarium’s eco tours
The Mississippi Aquarium has a new weekly program that will connect guests to habitats that require conservation. Starting today, guests can climb aboard the Clipper, a 75-passenger boat at Ship…
Mississippi Aquarium offering eco-tours
The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming guests aboard a new 90-minute cruise. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the aquarium with details on their eco tours.
Mississippi Aquarium launching eco tours and interactive experience
The Mississippi Aquarium always has something going on and now they’re set to launch an interactive experience and new tours set to begin. Joining us in studio this…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrating World Turtle Day
Sunday is World Turtle Day and Mississippi Aquarium is planning to celebrate with some of their animal ambassadors. World Turtle Day is a way to bring awareness to the many different species of turtles as well as…
Miss Aquarium Pageant coming to South Mississippi
The Inaugural Miss Aquarium Pageant is coming this summer. The pageant is a natural pageant that will help build self-esteem and confidence in young women as they become future leaders in our community. The overall winners from…
Mississippi Aquarium hosted ‘May the Fourth be with You’ festivities
‘May the Fourth be with You’ as it is National Star Wars Day. The Mississippi Aquarium is shifting its focus from the aquatic side to the dark side. On Tuesday, they honored the holiday with special appearances…
National Star Wars Day
It’s National Star Wars Day and instead of slipping into the dark side take a dive into the aquatic side. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Mississippi Aquarium with information regarding their Star Wars festivities.
Mississippi Aquarium turtle release scheduled for this afternoon postponed
GULFPORT, MS – Due to the threat of inclement weather and both our animals' and guests' safety, the Kemp's ridley sea turtle release scheduled for today (Monday, May 3) has been postponed.
Mississippi Aquarium opens new dolphin encounter
The Mississippi Aquarium is letting visitors get up close and personal with their resident bottlenose dolphins through their new dolphin encounter. The new dolphin encounter allows participants to feed and touch the bottlenose dolphins and includes an educational presentation…
Mississippi Aquarium To Release Three Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
GULFPORT, MS – Mississippi Aquarium will release three endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 3. The Aquarium staff will release the turtles near Ken Combs Pier at Courthouse Road and U.S.…
Mississippi Aquarium offering special incentive for vaccine frontline workers
The Mississippi Aquarium is showing appreciation for those working on the front lines of vaccination efforts. Mississippi Aquarium CEO and President Kurt Allen is on set with more.