Easter events happening across the coast
Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Easter Weekend kicks off Saturday and the coast is getting in on the fun. The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an Easter Egg hunt on their campus tomorrow from…
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Mississippi Aquarium releasing seven more turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting another turtle release this week. Seven rehabilitated turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall on Thursday at 4 p.m. at…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts turtle release
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Aquarium hosted their turtle release Thursday afternoon on Biloxi Beach. The community came out to see eight turtles, all named after Taylor Swifts songs, released into the Mississippi…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing eight turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Turtle season continues on the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release on Thursday. Eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will be released off Biloxi…
MS Aquarium’s William the Penguin advances in March of the Penguin Madness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Another round of voting is open in the March of the Penguin Madness. William is competing against other penguins from across the…
Baby penguins visiting the Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-There is a chance to visit with some baby penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium. Guests will only be able to see these chicks on Saturdays and Sundays through…
Penguin from Mississippi Aquarium running in March of the Penguins Madness
One penguin from the Mississippi Aquarium is in the running for March of the Penguins! William needs the coast's help winning the title. He is the bachelor of the Mississippi Aquarium, staff asking everyone to show him some love! Voting…
Mississippi Aquarium releases 20 rehabilitated sea turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXVV)- The Mississippi Aquarium held a turtle-y awesome event yesterday as their rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the wild. The release took place in front of…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing rehabilitated sea turtles Wednesday
The Mississippi Aquarium is releasing 20 rehabilitated sea turtles Wednesday afternoon! The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles will be released off Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall at 4…
Mississippi Aquarium recycling old Mardi Gras beads
I’m sure we all caught too many beads to count at the Mardi Gras parades this year, but now that the season is over, what do you do with…
Mississippi Aquarium opens up internships for Summer 2025
Mississippi Aquarium is opening their summer marine mammal internships. All are invited to apply from now through March 24th. The internship itself runs from May 12th to August 9th. Those who…
Mississippi Aquarium announces Giant Pacific Octopus passes away
The Mississippi Aquarium announced today their Giant Pacific Octopus Bubblewrap has passed away after showing signs of senescence, a natural process at the end of an octopus' life cycle. The staff saying Bubblewrap loved meeting new people, playing with his…
Mississippi Aquarium receives 20 turtles for rehabilitation
The Mississippi Aquarium received a special delivery. A total of 20 injured and cold-stunned Kemps Ridley Sea Turtles were delivered to the facility. The total number of turtles being…
First Penguins Hatched in Mississippi Hatch at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. – Penguin Awareness Day was celebrated in more ways than one at Mississippi Aquarium this year with the hatch of their very first penguin chick. Mississippi Aquarium crew braved the snowstorm to arrive at the aquarium’s Aquatic Research Center for…
Mississippi Aquarium collecting beads for bead recycling program
Mardi Gras season is in full swing. After all the fun is done, there is one place here on the Coast that wants all those leftover beads and…
Mississippi Aquarium reopening Thursday, January 24th
The Mississippi Aquarium will be open on Thursday, January 23rd beginning at noon. The aquarium is also offering two free kid’s tickets with the purchase of an adult ticket. Valid only on Thursday, January 23rd. Last admission will be at…
Cold-stunned turtles picked up after plane diverted due to weather
Cold-stunned turtles meant for the Mississippi Gulf Coast had to be diverted due to weather in the area. Those turtles were being flown into Million Air…
Mississippi Aquarium closed due to weather
The Mississippi Aquarium has announced it will be closed Monday because of inclement weather. The Aquarium will be closed both for daytime, general admission and the nighttime A Magical Mississippi Christmas Holiday event. Additional updates can be found at the…
Mississippi Aquarium Unveils Secrets of the Deep - Gulf of Mexico, Showcasing Mesophotic and Deep-Sea Habitats of the Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Aquarium announces the grand opening of its Secrets of the Deep - Gulf of Mexico exhibit, a fascinating dive into life in the twilight and midnight zones of the Gulf of Mexico. This new exhibit highlights the mesophotic and…
Double the Holiday Magic: Gulfport Announces Harbor Lights and Aquarium Combo Tickets
GULFPORT, Miss. — Visitors to Gulfport’s Harbor Lights Winter Festival can now enjoy even more holiday cheer with a new combo ticket with access to the Mississippi Aquarium’s “A Magical Mississippi Christmas.” “This partnership highlights Gulfport’s commitment to enhancing the…
Runners take to Jones Park for the Otter Trotter 5K
South Mississippians are getting a good exercise in right before Turkey Day. WXXV News…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils new Veterans Garden
The Mississippi Aquarium unveiled a new addition paying homage to Armed Forces on Monday. The Veterans Garden was officially unveiled on Veterans Day and features eight plaques celebrating the…
Otter Trotter 5K offering surprise change for 2024
Calling all runners! The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their Otter Trotter 5K and Fun Run, but with a twist this year. The fun run is happening at 5:30 PM on November 27th. The race will take participants through the Gulfport…
Mississippi Aquarium unveiling Veteran's Garden
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony. On November 8th at 11 AM, a new veteran's garden will be unveiled near the Changing Tides exhibit. The…