Mississippi Aquarium Sea turtle release
After six months of rehabbing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is releasing its last sea turtles that were cold-stunned due to premature cold waters in the northeast and…
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Mississippi Aquarium turtle release set for Thursday in Gulfport
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting set to host another sea turtle release Thursday in Gulfport. The aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles into the…
Mississippi Aquarium fundraiser ‘Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars’
The Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraiser, which debuted in 2018 as Hancock Whitney Splash Bash, returns this fall with a fresh new look, feel, and name. Hancock Whitney Sea…
Singing River announces two vaccination events this week
Singing River Health System continues its efforts to increase the vaccination rate in South Mississippi with events this week. The events are free and anyone who has not yet received a vaccine is encouraged to attend. On Thursday, Singing River…
Kemps ridley sea turtles to be released Thursday
Mississippi Aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 5:30 p.m.on Thursday, June 24. The Aquarium staff will release the turtles near…
Mississippi Aquarium offering weekly eco-tours throughout June and July
Last Friday the Mississippi Aquarium partnered with Ship Island Excursions to launch their new eco-tours. It’s a 90-minute voyage where you’ll learn about the wildlife and unique ecology of the Gulf…
All aboard Mississippi Aquarium’s eco tours
The Mississippi Aquarium has a new weekly program that will connect guests to habitats that require conservation. Starting today, guests can climb aboard the Clipper, a 75-passenger boat at Ship…
Mississippi Aquarium offering eco-tours
The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming guests aboard a new 90-minute cruise. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the aquarium with details on their eco tours.
Mississippi Aquarium launching eco tours and interactive experience
The Mississippi Aquarium always has something going on and now they’re set to launch an interactive experience and new tours set to begin. Joining us in studio this…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrating World Turtle Day
Sunday is World Turtle Day and Mississippi Aquarium is planning to celebrate with some of their animal ambassadors. World Turtle Day is a way to bring awareness to the many different species of turtles as well as…
Miss Aquarium Pageant coming to South Mississippi
The Inaugural Miss Aquarium Pageant is coming this summer. The pageant is a natural pageant that will help build self-esteem and confidence in young women as they become future leaders in our community. The overall winners from…
Mississippi Aquarium hosted ‘May the Fourth be with You’ festivities
‘May the Fourth be with You’ as it is National Star Wars Day. The Mississippi Aquarium is shifting its focus from the aquatic side to the dark side. On Tuesday, they honored the holiday with special appearances…
National Star Wars Day
It’s National Star Wars Day and instead of slipping into the dark side take a dive into the aquatic side. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Mississippi Aquarium with information regarding their Star Wars festivities.
Mississippi Aquarium turtle release scheduled for this afternoon postponed
GULFPORT, MS – Due to the threat of inclement weather and both our animals' and guests' safety, the Kemp's ridley sea turtle release scheduled for today (Monday, May 3) has been postponed.
Mississippi Aquarium opens new dolphin encounter
The Mississippi Aquarium is letting visitors get up close and personal with their resident bottlenose dolphins through their new dolphin encounter. The new dolphin encounter allows participants to feed and touch the bottlenose dolphins and includes an educational presentation…
Mississippi Aquarium To Release Three Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
GULFPORT, MS – Mississippi Aquarium will release three endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 3. The Aquarium staff will release the turtles near Ken Combs Pier at Courthouse Road and U.S.…
Mississippi Aquarium offering special incentive for vaccine frontline workers
The Mississippi Aquarium is showing appreciation for those working on the front lines of vaccination efforts. Mississippi Aquarium CEO and President Kurt Allen is on set with more.
Fin and Zen Yoga at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is reaching out to all Gulf Coast yogis. Tomorrow, they are hosting their first ‘Fin and Zen’ one hour yoga session on the first floor of the aquatic waters in front of the main…
Mississippi Aquarium released ten Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles
Earlier Friday in Gulfport, Mississippi Aquarium released ten endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. Over one hundred Gulf Coast residents came out to witness the aquarium’s very first turtle release. Since December, Mississippi Aquarium has been rehabilitating 25…
Adventures of Mississippi Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society at Mississippi Aquarium
Some special children here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and their parents took an adventurous trip today at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport. Eight-year-old Airen Jones engulfed himself in aquatic wonders in Gulfport, along with other local…
Stella the Sand Tiger Shark returns home to the Mississippi Aquarium
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,…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Dolphin Awareness Month
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 holding book drive
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.…
Lighting of the Sails at the Mississippi Aquarium
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…