Coast Transit Authority and Mississippi Aquarium celebrating Earth Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority is teaming up with the Mississippi Aquarium to celebrate Earth Day with a free, family friendly event on the Gulf Coast. …
Mississippi Aquarium
Wild Wonders - Meet Banner the Sea Turtle
News 25 Forecaster Brynne Baxley meets the Mississippi Aquarium's most famous resident, Banner the Sea Turtle and discusses Banner's lifestyle with Curator of Aquatics Katie King.
Wild Wonders - Eels
News 25 Forecaster Brynne Baxley visits with the Mississippi Aquarium's Curator of Aquatics Katie King to learn all about aquarium residents "Louie" and "Stevie" the Moray Eels.
Wild Wonders - Gulf Shop
Forecaster Brynne Baxley learns about the environmentally friendly souvenir options at the MS Aquarium's "Gulf Shop."
Meet baby penguins at Mississippi Aquarium over the weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is wrapping up its limited time baby penguin experience this weekend. Four African penguin chicks, born earlier this year, have been…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Penguin Easter Egg Hunt
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their Penguin Easter Egg Hunt Saturday on the west lawn. Throughout the day, aquarium guests will be able to enjoy free…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting galactic events for May the 4th Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Aquarium is heading to a galaxy far, far away in May. Happening on Sunday, May 3, the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing sea turtles Wednesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is sharing some exciting news for Wednesday. A total of 28 Kemps Ridley sea turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall. This…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes four baby penguins to colony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium has welcomed four baby African penguins. This species is one of the most endangered types of penguins. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Homeschool Days
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting Homeschool Days. The first one starting soon. Each session will focus on a new subject. Jillian Rodriguez joins us with the details. For…
Mississippi Aquarium accepting internship applications
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is accepting summer aquatics fish and invertebrate internship applications. Those who sign up will get hands on experience caring for the smallest of animals at…
Finn the Dolphin celebrates 13th birthday at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-One dolphin at the Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming his teenage years as he celebrated his 13th birthday recently. Finn is an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and…
Wild Wonders - Sea Trek Helmet Diving
Ryan gets the details on a unique underwater experience available to visitors at Mississippi Aquarium - Sea Trek Helmet Diving. Who can do it, what they experience, and how can…
Wild Wonders - Animal Academy
In this week's "Wild Wonders," Ryan gets all the details on a fun new program at the Mississippi Aquarium called "Animal Academy" where visitors can help train and care for the…
Wild Wonders - Poisonous Frogs
Ryan chats with Christina Lavalee about the variety of tree frogs found at the Mississippi Aquarium.
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…
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…