Fun for the whole family this Labor Day at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Aquarium
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.
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Mississippi Aquarium opened Saturday
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 Mississippi Aquarium opens Saturday!
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…
New endangered green sea turtle at Mississippi Aquarium
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…
Endangered Green Sea Turtle makes new home at Mississippi Aquarium
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 introducing new routes to service Mississippi Aquarium
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…
Mississippi Aquarium update amidst COVID-19
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…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes its first residents ahead of Aug. 29 grand opening
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…
Mississippi Aquarium opening August 29th!
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…
Gulfport Economic Development Update
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…
Heartbeat of the Mississippi Aquarium up and running
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…
How you can name the otters at the MS Aquarium
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…
Progress continues for the Mississippi Aquarium
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…
New Mississippi Aquarium opening date unknown
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…
Mississippi Aquarium opening delayed, new opening date "will be announced soon"
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…
$10K awarded to Mississippi Aquarium
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…
Penguins and Pops in Gulfport
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…
‘Penguins and Pops’ this Sunday in Gulfport
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…
Warm Up for Penguins and Pops at Mississippi Aquarium in January
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…
Benefits to membership at the Mississippi Aquarium
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…
New way to recycle on the beach
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…
Millions of dollars being invested in new projects on the Coast
Coastal Mississippi CEO Milton Segarra tells News 25 that the future of the Coast looks bright with $600 million of new projects being worked on including the aquarium. With the tourism industry in South Mississippi being hit hard by the…
Mississippi Aquarium opening date announced at ‘Splash Bash’
It was an exciting night on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tonight was the second annual Hancock Whitney ‘Splash Bash.’ Guests jumped in and danced the night away to live music, mingled with friends, and there was plenty of food and…
‘Splash Bash’ taking place at Jones Park tonight
Now, we head over to Jones Park where one of the most anticipated parties of the year is about to kick off in a few hours. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.