Mermaids return to Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium announced that mermaids will be returning to the aquarium! The mermaids make their way back to the Gulf Coast September 13th through the 15th. Those mermaids will perform…
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Mississippi Aquarium welcomes their millionth guest
The number one million means a lot of one family at the Mississippi Aquarium. Sophia Neves and the Powers family found out about their fame during what they thought would…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Touch-A-Truck event
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event Saturday. The event is part of the Changing Tides Festival. Kids can come out and explore different type of first responder vehicles. The event is happening from 10 to 3. CTA is…
Mississippi Aquarium holds beach clean as part of Changing Tides Festival
Residents were out doing their part and cleaning up the beach in Gulfport on Wednesday as part of the Mississippi Aquarium’s beach clean up event.
Bluey and Bingo meet and greet at Mississippi Aquarium
Popular cartoon stars Bluey and Bingo made their return to the Mississippi Aquarium. Long lines of children and their parents were wrapped around the campus at the…
Mississippi Aquarium to continue fundraising efforts for penguin habitat
Following Wednesday night's Penguin-A-Thon, the Mississippi Aquarium is hoping to continue fundraising efforts for its new African penguin habitat. The Facebook live fundraiser gave the community a chance to interact virtually and raised a…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts Penguin-A-Thon
On Wednesday night, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted Penguin-A-Thon: a Facebook live fundraiser that benefits the on-campus habitat for their group of African penguins. "African penguins are actually an endangered species, so it's really important…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live at the Penguin-A-Thon at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an event tonight that you can get involved in without even leaving the comfort of your home! WXXV’s Elizabeth…
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan to participate in Mississippi Aquarium Penguin-A-Thon
Join the Mississippi Aquarium for their Penguin-A-Thon Fundraiser later today! The event starts at 6 p.m. and its goal is to raise money for a permanent…
Bluey and Bingo headed to the Mississippi Aquarium
All the way from Australia, two TV stars make their appearance! Bluey and Bingo make their appearance at the Mississippi Aquarium on August 10th. Guests will be able…
Mississippi Aquarium offering free admission to school staff
Exciting news ahead of the new school year. Teachers and school employees can get into the Mississippi Aquarium for free this weekend! Free admission is available to those who show proof of employment. School personnel can show their school ID…
Camp Aqua underway at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a summer camp for curious kids right now! Campers learn about how the aquarium operates through hands-on experiences at Camp Aqua. The kids are…
Mississippi Aquarium holds Pancakes for Penguins fundraiser
Over the weekend, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted its Pancakes for Penguins fundraising event. Families enjoyed breakfast while taking photos with a pair of African penguins and learning more about…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport for Camp Aqua: Water Works
Camp Aqua: Water Works presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union is Mississippi Aquarium's summer camp for 2024. It runs weekly in June and July with only two weeks remaining and a limited…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Pancakes for Penguins
The Mississippi Aquarium and Brick & Spoon owner Kerri Paul came to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss their upcoming Pancakes with Penguins event this weekend!
Mississippi Aquarium invites families to ‘Pancakes for Penguins’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. – Families of all ages will be able to enjoy a very special breakfast experience during Mississippi Aquarium’s Pancakes for Penguins July 6, 7, 13, and 14. This experience will feature a catered pancake breakfast by Brick & Spoon, penguin…
Celebrating Father’s Day at the Mississippi Aquarium
Sunday was Father’s Day and that meant a free ticket for dads to the aquarium. Fathers were able to enjoy a nice day at the Mississippi Aquarium. The aquarium…
Dads free on Father's Day at Mississippi Aquarium
Make some unforgettable memories with Dad this Father's Day at Mississippi Aquarium. On Sunday, June 16 for Father's Day Dads get in free with the purchase of any general admission ticket. Valid only on full price gate purchases. This is…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting turtle release on May 23
Mississippi Aquarium is set to host its next turtle release in celebration of National Turtle Day. That release begins at 4 PM Thursday afternoon on the beach in…
First responders free this weekend at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. – Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, First Responders are invited to visit Mississippi Aquarium for FREE. Complimentary admission for First Responders is offered in honor of Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Week. This promotion is open at…
Reactions to recent Great White Shark sighting in the Gulf
Meet Miss Pawla, an 8-foot-long female great white shark. According to researchers at the university of southern Alabama, based on her size it’s approximated that she’s about 15 years old and she’s been spotted off…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrates National Penguin Day with special announcement
Now this is some cool news! The Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating National Penguin Day with the announcement of a coming attraction for Christmas. The aquarium revealed they…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Penguin House Party on May 3rd
Joining News 25 in the studio this morning are Diana Major and Nicole Martz. They brought Thumper the African Penguin to talk about the Mississippi Aquarium's Penguin…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles
The Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing 16 endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles in front of Edgewater Mall Thursday. The release will happen at 4 in the afternoon on the…