The Mississippi Aquarium temporarily closed during the threat of Hurricane Sally for nearly three days for the safety of their animals and staff. Due to the potential damage that Sally could have brought, the aquarium’s emergency response team made the…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Due to the threat of Hurricane Sally, Mississippi Aquarium will remain closed on Wednesday, September 16. The Aquarium will re-open to the public on Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 AM. The aquarium is monitoring the weather reports…
The Mississippi Aquarium has been open for over a week now and Labor Day was no exception. They also kicked off their first Labor Day with a special celebration. Families were welcomed to the Mississippi Aquarium on Labor Day morning…
Trying to reel in some family fun this Labor Day? Well, fish no further. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Mississippi Aquarium with more.
After years of anticipation, the Mississippi Aquarium opened its doors Saturday to the public for the first time ever. Saturday, the public was finally able to venture inside the long-awaited Mississippi Aquarium and have a proper housewarming for the new…
The highly anticipated Mississippi Aquarium is finally opening their doors to the public tomorrow. It comes on a monumental day here in South Mississippi, the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, representing a revitalization of our Coast. The aquarium staff has…
The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming a new friend to their facility, an endangered green sea turtle by the name of Banner. Banner came from the Florida Aquarium where he was rehabilitated for about four years. His healing process started when…
Tampa, Fla. – In 2016, The Florida Aquarium’s animal care team took in Banner, an endangered green sea turtle. After four years of rehabilitation and care, Banner has successfully made the 600-mile trek up the Gulf Coast to his new…
Coast Transit Authority has a big announcement! They are introducing two new routes to service Mississippi Aquarium starting on August 29th! The Sunshine Express and the Downtown Dolphin will open in correlation with Mississippi Aquarium. These routes will be fare-free for all…
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport delayed the original grand opening a few times. The aquarium is now set to open August 29th. The Mississippi Aquarium is moving right along schedule after having to delay their opening. President and CEO Kurt…
On Sunday, the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport welcomed its first residents. Eight years in the making, the aquarium now officially houses cownose rays, sheepshead fish, goliath grouper, and horseshoe crabs. Moving the aquatic life into their new home is no…
The Tide is changing. Mississippi Aquarium is excited to announce their Grand Opening on August 29! This date holds much significance for the state of Mississippi, as 15 years ago, Hurricane Katrina transformed the coastline. The aquarium once again transforms…
Like most cities, Gulfport is looking to bounce back economically after COVID-19 shutdowns. Gulfport Economic Development Director David Parker says: "We've had a little bit of a slow down, but everyone has, and we hope that everything will continue the…
After more than a month since the originally scheduled opening date, the Mississippi Aquarium remains under construction. As they continue to move forward, officials haven’t missed a beat. In fact, the highly anticipated Gulf Coast attraction is coming to life…
It’s World Otter Day! The Mississippi Aquarium is inviting the Coast to get involved with the celebrations. The Mississippi Aquarium will be home to four North American River Otters. The animals are already being cared for by the aquarium, but…
September 27th, 2019: the big announcement by the Mississippi Aquarium was made at the Splash Bash in Gulfport. It was announced April 30th, 2020 was the day for the much anticipated opening. Today is April 30th and the aquarium is…
The Mississippi Aquarium was slated to open its doors to the public today. Now, that isn't happening. The construction project has already faced delays, and now health concerns regarding the coronavirus have further hindered development. Officials say a new opening…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The grand opening of the Mississippi Aquarium has been delayed. In a press release Thursday, the Mississippi Aquarium, the City of Gulfport, and the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission announced they are revising the opening date of the…
Construction is moving swimmingly and in just a few months the doors will open at the Mississippi Aquarium as they stand on their three pillars of education, community, and conservation. With those education and community pillars in mind, a new…
Hundreds of locals lined the streets in downtown Gulfport yesterday to grab a popsicle and pose with penguins. Pop Brothers and the Mississippi Aquarium teamed up for the first of three ‘Penguins and Pops’ event. With the purchase of a…
This weekend you can chill out with a delicious treat and a couple of cool birds. The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with Pop Brothers to give you the chance to get up close and personal with some penguins. For…
We are all looking forward to the New Year, especially with events like Penguins and Pops coming up in January to give us an opportunity to take some pictures with our feathered friends! The Vice President of Animal Care and…
Do you want to support the Mississippi Aquarium’s mission to protect the beauty of aquatic life all while sharing the power of Coast waters? Well now may be your perfect chance with a membership to the aquarium. They will have…
The Harrison County Beautification Commission, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, Mississippi Aquarium, and Gulfport High School came up with a new and interactive way to keep our beaches clean on the Coast. They came together to build a mobile…