Mississippi Aquarium preps animals for cold weather
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- With freezing temperatures hitting the coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is making sure their animals are staying warm and comfy. It's not every day south Mississippi…
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Wild Wonders - Turtle Rehab
Ryan spoke with Dr. Alexa Deluane with the Mississippi Aquarium about the aquarium's mission to rehab and return endangered turtles to the wild and how you can help! Find out more…
Wild Wonders - Turtle Talk
In this week's "Wild Wonders," Ryan visited the Mississippi Aquarium to chat with Birds and Animal Curator, Christina Lavalee about the different turtles the aquarium takes care of and how.
Mississippi Aquarium kicks off the New Year with Ambassador Animal visits each weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. – This New Year, Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating animals that are all about out with the old and in with the new. Mississippi Aquarium guests will be able to get close up to some of the most interesting animals…
Wild Wonders - Photo Pass
Ryan explores the fun ways to use the new Photo Pass feature at the Mississippi Aquarium to capture memories while staying in the moment.
Wild Wonders - Dolphins
Ryan caught up with John Madigan this Mississippi Aquarium's Curator of Marina Mammals to find out about the resident dolphins Axel and Finn and the ways the Aquarium contributes to dolphin conservation.
Wild Wonders - Pelican Point Cafe
This week Ryan explores the discounted dining options at the Mississippi Aquarium's Pelican Point Cafe with marketing and promotions coordinator, Jillian Rodriguez. From Bayou Nachos and Pepperoni Pizza to Shark…
Applications open for Mississippi Aquarium Tidal Teens program
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Aquarium opened applications for their Tidal Teens program. All interested have until December 31 to apply. Those in the role while have a behind the scenes look at aquarium life, build skills, explore career paths, and…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting beach cleanup
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A beach clean up is happening in Gulfport this weekend. Mississippi Aquarium staff will be at Jones Park on Saturday, November 22 at 8 a.m. Staff will help…
Mississippi Aquarium prepares for Magical Mississippi Christmas
The Mississippi Aquarium is transforming their campus into all things Christmas. Nicole Martz joins us with more.
Ocean of Opportunity for Jackson County, George County children at MS Aquarium
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium and Hancock Whitney are teaming up for another weekend where Coast children get into the aquarium for free!…
Wild Wonders - Volunteers
Interested in volunteering with the Mississippi Aquarium? Get more info HERE!
Ocean of Opportunity for Harrison County, Stone County students at MS Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium and Hancock Whitney are teaming up for their second weekend where Coast students can get into the aquarium…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Science Education at Sea
Nicole Martz with the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an immersive marine science education experience for grades six through 12. She gives us the details. The MSU Science Education at…
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.
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…