After months of rehab following a groundbreaking surgery that called upon an array of doctors with human and animal expertise, Stella the Sand Tiger Shark has returned to her habitat at the Mississippi Aquarium. On September 29th,…
March is Dolphin Awareness Month and who better to talk about it than the Mississippi Aquarium? The Mississippi Aquarium will be sharing videos and contact all month long about their four bottlenose friends: Fin, Archer, Axel, and…
Mississippi Aquarium is looking for local support for their growing educational library. Starting today, in honor of ‘Read Across America’ Week, the Aquarium is offering $2 off entry for those who donate March 2nd to the 4th.…
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting into the carnival spirit with a colorful display of purple, gold, and green. Royalty from the Gulf Coast Carnival Association joined aquarium leaders this evening to light up their iconic sails in…
The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes homeschool families and groups to visit, explore, and participate in hands-on educational activities. The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes at-home learners to Homeschool Day for families to enjoy. Education Program Analyst Lauren Fuller said, “They…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) —The publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, a national multimedia resource for planning events held in the South, presented Mississippi Aquarium with a 2021 Top New or Renovated Meeting Site Award. “ConventionSouth readers are constantly seeking information on…
Gulfport’s very own Mississippi Aquarium has reeled in one very prestigious recognition. It looks like they’re big fish now as they ranked number four by USA Today as one of the top ten in the category ‘Best…
Tonight, the Mississippi Aquarium held its first beer-themed event, highlighting a wide variety of brews and aquatic wonders. Featuring selections from more than a dozen area breweries, attendees had the chance to stop by various tasting stations…
Sip, sip, hooray! The Mississippi Aquarium is gearing up for their first beer-themed event featuring selections from area breweries and of course the aquarium’s many aquatic wonders. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more.
Forty-five endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles landed in Gulfport from Cape Cod this afternoon in need of medical attention from two Gulf Coast organizations. The Institute of Marine Mammal Studies and the Mississippi Aquarium greeted the turtle…
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, along with the Mississippi Aquarium, released Kemp’s Conservator beer for its second season. A portion of the sales of the Munich lager goes to helping protect the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. Kemp’s Conservator…
While taking a cruise along Highway 90 in Gulfport, make sure to keep an eye out for the Mississippi Aquarium’s newest mural. Gulfport artist and retired Gulfport firefighter Robert Waldrop designed and painted the 70 by 5…
Today kicked off 12 days of holiday wishes for one brave South Mississippi teen battling cancer. Kaleq and his family received the full Mississippi Aquarium experience and even a few big surprises. They say wishes do come…
It’s the first-ever Christmas season for the new Mississippi Aquarium and they pulled out all the stops to welcome a friend to kids across the Coast. Santa arrived at the aquarium today and will be available for…
The Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating its first holiday season and this evening they’re rolling out the red carpet for a special guest. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
GULFPORT, MS - On Friday, November 27, the Mississippi Aquarium will launch its highly anticipated SeaTREK experience. SeaTREK is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the Aquarium's main Oceans Habitat while in a near zero-gravity diving system. SeaTREK is open for guests ages…
The Mississippi Aquarium had their inaugural Otter Trotter kickoff Thursday morning. It’s a Thanksgiving 5K that could become your family’s new Thanksgiving tradition. Over 100 runners ran to Mississippi Aquarium for their Thanksgiving Day 5k. “Get that…
GULFPORT, MS - On Friday, November 27, Mississippi Aquarium will launch its highly anticipated SeaTREK experience. SeaTREK is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the Aquarium's main Oceans Habitat while in a near zero-gravity diving system. SeaTREK is open for guests ages 10 and up…
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their first family fun Otter Trotter 5K Run. The race begins at 8:15 Thanksgiving morning. Racers are asked to wear their masks before the race and after they cross the finish line.…
One of Mississippi Aquarium’s resident sand tiger sharks named Stella successfully underwent an innovative new spinal surgery on September 29th, performed by the veterinary team at Mississippi Aquarium and several specialists from across the country. Stella was…
Due to the impact of Hurricane Zeta, Mississippi Aquarium will remain closed until further notice. While the campus's damage is minor, the Aquarium says the animals are in good hands and are safe. The aquarium will announce the reopening date…
GULFPORT, MS - Due to the threat of inclement weather from Zeta, Mississippi Aquarium will be closed Wednesday, October 28. The Aquarium will reopen Thursday, October 29. For those who have pre-purchased tickets for any of these days, please visit…
The Mississippi Aquarium is now featuring Homeschool Days on Thursdays. The Mississippi Aquarium is honing in on the homeschool crowd. The aquarium’s education team provides this state approved program. Mississippi Aquarium Education Manager Duane Hills said, "So far the support…
The Mississippi Aquarium is now offering custom license plates to support conservation efforts of endangered species. The license plate can be purchased for $33 where 24 of that will go to the Aquarium’s conservation program. The plate will feature the…