Mississippi Aquarium holding second annual Otter Trotter 5K
The Mississippi Aquarium is preparing to host their second annual Otter Trotter 5K Thanksgiving morning. Before the feast, work up an appetite with Bayou the Otter and others…
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Mississippi Aquarium holds a Mermaid Mini Cruise
After last week’s severe weather postponed their grand entrance, the mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium are finally having their Mini Cruise Welcome Parade. All five mermaids rode in classic…
Mermaids on the Coast this weekend at the Mississippi Aquarium
You might want this new experience at the Mississippi Aquarium to become part of your world. Or at least your weekend plans because they’ve welcome aboard…
Mississippi Aquarium treating cold-stunned sea turtles
Two Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will undergo treatment at the Mississippi Aquarium. The two turtles were transferred from the New England Aquarium to the Mississippi Aquarium last Thursday. They both…
Mississippi Aquarium treating endangered loggerhead sea turtle, found caught in fishing line last week
An endangered loggerhead sea turtle is receiving treatment from the Mississippi Aquarium after it was caught on a fishing line last week. The turtle was caught on the Gulf State…
Pumpkin the Penguin visits WXXV for International African Penguin Awareness Day
Today, WXXV had some special visitors stop by for the noon show. Pumpkin the African Penguin stopped by today, along with her human friends at the Mississippi…
International African Penguin Awareness Day
Tomorrow is International African Penguin Awareness Day. Here to tell us more about it is Diane Major from the Mississippi Aquarium and she’s brought a friend.
Sea of Stars drone show Friday at Jones Park
A light show like no other is coming to Jones Park tonight. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars for the Mississippi Aquarium is a free event Friday…
‘Sea of Stars’ for Mississippi Aquarium
A light show like no other is coming to Jones Park tomorrow night for families and friends to enjoy. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars for Mississippi Aquarium is a…
Stingray born at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is celebrating the birth of a stingray pup at its aquatic research center. Experts at the aquarium say it is rare that an animal is…
Mississippi Aquarium preparing for ‘Sea of Stars’ event
The Mississippi Aquarium is preparing for Friday night’s ‘Sea of Stars’ drone light show. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Gulfport as the preparations for the free event…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting ‘Sea of Stars’ event to kick off Cruisin’ the Coast
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a free event at Jones Park in Gulfport this Friday evening to kick off the Cruisin’ the Coast…
Mississippi Aquarium collecting items for Hurricane Ida victims
The Mississippi Aquarium is giving a 25 percent discount to those donating items to their supply drive for Hurricane Ida victims. The aquarium and iHeart Media are partnering…
Mississippi Aquarium reopens after Hurricane Ida
The Mississippi Aquarium opened again after initially closing for Hurricane Ida. The aquarium opened for free today as a way to bring the community together after Hurricane Ida. The aquarium…
Mississippi Aquarium temporarily closing this weekend
Mississippi Aquarium will be closed Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28-29.
New mystery residents coming to the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is currently constructing a new exhibit. However, the animals that will inhabit the new space are being kept a secret from its guests. The aquarium is…
Rubber Duck Race at the Mississippi Aquarium
It was aqualympic time at the Mississippi Aquarium over the weekend where the inaugural Rubber Duck Race was held. In the front fountain at 1 p.m., Saturday a variety…
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.…
‘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…