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…
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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…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts ‘A Dam Good Festival’ - a celebration of their north American beavers and Mississippi music
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…
Dam Good Festival happening at the Mississippi Aquarium
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 releasing first batch of rehabbed Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles for 2024
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…
Celebrate Cities: Gulfport
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.…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts special penguin Easter Egg hunt
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…
Make-A-Wish helps six-year-old boy's dream to see the beach come true
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…
Mississippi Aquarium St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
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,…
Gulfport School District's science fair headed to the aquarium
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…
Mississippi Aquarium collecting Mardi Gras beads
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…
Mississippi Aquarium receives grants for coral restoration
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…
Mississippi Aquarium awarded over $600,000 in grants for coral restoration project
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…
Mississippi Aquarium adding virtual reality experiences
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…
Mississippi Aquarium allows public to sponsor Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
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.…
Tramway bridge offers safe way to cross Highway 90 in Gulfport
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…
Mississippi Aquarium Mardi Gras bead recycling program
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…
Mississippi Aquarium crew gifts hundreds of admission tickets around the community
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…
Mississippi Aquarium accepts 40 cold-stunned Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
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…
Meet Mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium
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…