Mermaids returning to the Mississippi Aquarium
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…
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Mississippi Aquarium awarded $4.5 million in Restore Act Funds
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…
Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Fundraiser benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium
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…
Mississippi Aquarium offering sensory inclusive accessibility
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…
Mississippi Aquarium Rescheduled For Friday, September 15
The sea turtle release that was scheduled for Thursday, September 14 due to inclement weather has been rescheduled for Friday, September 15 at 4 p.m. Mississippi Aquarium team members will release one endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle into the Mississippi…
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle release Thursday in Biloxi
The Mississippi Aquarium will release one Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle into the Mississippi Sound tomorrow. The release will happen at 4 in the afternoon on the beach in…
28th Street Elementary students learn and engage with shark from MS Aquarium
It was a fin-tastic day as local elementary school students got to pet an aquatic animal. The Mississippi Aquarium’s Mobile Marine Unit made its…
Mississippi Aquarium holds beach clean up
The Mississippi Aquarium kicked off its Changing Tides Festival with a beach clean-up at Jones Park over the weekend. The clean up is in celebration of the Mississippi Aquarium’s newest…
Mississippi Aquarium opening new exhibit Friday
The new ‘Changing Tides’ exhibit at the Mississippi Aquarium opens Friday. Local leaders and aquarium officials cut the ribbon on the exhibit earlier today, ahead of the big grand opening.…
International TV Star Bluey to visit the Mississippi Aquarium Saturday and Sunday
International Television star Bluey is headed to the Mississippi Aquarium this weekend. Bluey will be available for photos and to interact with guests in the lobby of Changing Tides Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m. The meet and greet…
Mississippi Aquarium announces a new $4 million expansion and free annual passes for pre-K kids.
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Mississippi Aquarium announced today that it has been quietly remodeling the Changing Tides building on its campus to house 23 new habitats, including space for a sloth, a giant octopus and hundreds of new fish and reptiles for…
Meet and Greet with penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium
Penguin Meet and Greet Weekend is just around the corner. On Saturday and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., African penguins will make a public appearance…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Gulfport’s 125th festivities with $12.50 admission from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
GULFPORT, Miss. — In honor of the City of Gulfport’s 125th anniversary celebration at Jones Park on Saturday, July 29, Mississippi Aquarium will kick-off the festivities with discounted admission between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will get a jump-start on the…
Mississippi Aquarium release Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles
Mississippi Aquarium team members released three endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles into the Mississippi Sound. The turtles were cold-stunned and flown to Mississippi last December. Since their arrival, animal…
Mississippi Aquarium offering free admission to teachers this weekend
Southern Miss and the Mississippi Aquarium are teaming up to show their appreciation for teachers this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, teachers and school staff will receive free…
USM Partners with the Mississippi Aquarium for Shark Weekend
By: Gabriela Shinskie The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for Fisheries Research and Development and the Mississippi Aquarium bring guests the experience of hands-on learning during Shark Weekend on Saturday, July 15- Sunday, July 16. The CFRD will have interactive…
Free admission at the MS Aquarium for dads on Father’s Day
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating Father’s Day with complimentary admission for all fathers on Sunday, June 18 when accompanied by just one paid friend or family member. Spouses, significant others and children are encouraged to bring dad to the Aquarium for a…
Camp Aqua at the Mississippi Aquarium kicks off with first session of the summer
It’s time to dive into an exciting marine adventure as we take you to Camp Aqua where young campers are immersing themselves…
Celebrating World Oceans Day at the Mississippi Aquarium
It’s World Oceans Day, a time we take each year to learn more about the conservation efforts to protect our blue planet. World Oceans Day at the Mississippi…
Twin stingrays born at Mississippi Aquarium
It was an exciting day at the Mississippi Aquarium as they added two new members to their family. A little less than a year ago, the aquarium noticed one of…
Mississippi Aquarium releases 13 Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles
Mississippi Aquarium team members released 13 endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. Twelve of these turtles are the third wave that was released from a…
Thirteen endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall
GULFPORT, Miss. — Mississippi Aquarium team members will release 13 endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, on the beach in front of Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The release represents a…
‘Beauty and the Beast’ characters meet and greet at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium also hosted some distinguished guests over the weekend. Belle and Gaston wanted to meet other people from Mississippi and thought what…
SeaTrek Experience at the MS Aquarium allows guests up close look at marine life
You do not need to be a scuba diver or even know how to swim to enjoy this immersive experience at the Mississippi Aquarium.…