Elvis, B.B. and King, are names Mississippi Aquarium visitors are very familiar with. Not only are they Mississippi music legends, but they are also the names of the three North American Beavers that call the aquarium home. Mississippi Aquarium invites…
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting The Dam Good Festival. The festival celebrates the North American Beavers and Mississippi music. Festivities include kids crafts, music, beer, and of…
Mississippi Aquarium crew members will release 14 rehabilitated Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. These turtles were part of a group that was cold-stunned and flown to Mississippi in December 2023. Since the turtles’ arrival, animal care, facilities…
WXXV’s Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight kicks things off with a look at the rich history of Gulfport. Rob highlights some upcoming events in Gulfport to mark on your calendars.…
GULFPORT, Miss. – This year, Mississippi Aquarium is trading in their Easter bunny eggs for special penguin eggs! Throughout the day on Saturday, March 30th, Mississippi Aquarium guests will be able to join in on the fun of a FREE special…
When asked what his wish was, Weston Brown said he just wanted to fish. Make-A-Wish called up three mayors who knew the best fishing spot, and the coast was happy…
There’s a lucky celebration this weekend at the Mississippi Aquarium to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day. Dive into the festivities with Celtic dancers, a green sea foam party for the kids,…
The Gulfport School District is putting on a science fair at the Mississippi Aquarium. The fair will happen from 10 AM to noon. There are three…
The Mississippi Aquarium is collecting Mardi Gras beads. Other organizations such as Gulfport Main Street, The Hard Rock, and Keesler will be collecting beads through March 31. Bins for donation…
The Mississippi Aquarium was awarded $600,000 in grants for coral restoration. The grants support restoration and education related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The research will help…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium announced today that it was awarded several grants from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to support restoration and education related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Trustees, led by NOAA and the…
The Mississippi Aquarium is adding a new perspective into the world’s most unique places with its new wild explorer virtual reality experience. The new VR experience launched today. The exhibit…
The Mississippi Aquarium is calling all turtle lovers to become a rehab hero and sponsor one or more of the latest Kemp's Ridley cold-stunned turtles.…
The $18 million tramway bridge that stretched across Highway 90 from Jones Park to the Mississippi Aquarium is nearly finished. The City of Gulfport and…
The Mississippi Aquarium is now hosting Mardi Gras Bead Recycling. After you join in on Mardi Gras fun, the Mississippi Aquarium is asking for you to bring your beads…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Tuesday night at the MSAQ Holiday Party, each full-time Crew Member of Mississippi Aquarium was given four general admission tickets with the direction of spreading some holiday cheer around the community. Tickets can be paid forward to the person…
Tuesday was Turtle Day at the Mississippi Aquarium! Members of the MSAQ Crew met the volunteer organization - Turtles Fly Too - to accept 40 cold-stunned Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles from the New England Aquarium. Over the next months, these…
Have you ever seen mermaids? Well, today is your lucky day as the majestic ladies take a dive into the waters at the Mississippi Aquarium. The Mermaid Magic Exhibit began…
Mississippi Aquarium is lighting up the season with a “forest of dreams” to help local organizations. The aquarium has partnered with United Way of South Mississippi to…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Get ready for action-packed fun with the PJ MASKS heroes! Don’t miss the opportunity to meet everyone’s favorite heroes as they pose with children and families for photos and give out super hugs at Mississippi Aquarium. These…
Mermaids are making their way back to the Mississippi Aquarium in December for two weekends. They can be seen from December 8 through 10 and then again from December 15 to 17. The mermaids will…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced during a press conference in Biloxi on Thursday, Mississippi Aquarium will be the recipient of $4.5 Million in RESTORE Act Funds. Mississippi Aquarium is one of a handful of Gulf Coast projects being…
The stars were out and were ready to party at the Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraising event. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser brought animals and community members together, featuring live music, great…
The Mississippi Aquarium is officially a Kulture City Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue. There are a lot of exciting things happening at the Mississippi Aquarium. So, that’s why they have just…