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…
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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.…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day was full of smiles at the Mississippi Aquarium. Mothers and grandmothers received free entry thanks to the aquarium’s buy one, get one free offer. Families were able to take…
Mississippi Aquarium Job Fair Wednesday
Here’s your chance to get your feet wet and experience a career at the Mississippi Aquarium. Patrick Pearson joins us to explain. The job fair takes place Wednesday from 5…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Aquatic Wonders Trilogy
It’s a three-day intergalactic adventure across the gala-sea that’s bringing Jedi Knights to the Coast! The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting its Aquatic Works Trilogy, May the 4th be with You,…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts ZZZ’s by the Seas sleepover
A wise crab once said ‘everything’s better under the sea’ and you can find out if that’s the truth at the Mississippi Aquarium’s ZZZ’s by the Sea. The…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes three new beavers
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport welcomes new animals at a new exhibit. The aquarium adopted three beaver brothers, who can be seen in the front entrance as you walk in.…
Meet the Beaver Brothers at the Mississippi Aquarium
Tomorrow is International Beaver Day and what better way to celebrate than with Mississippi’s newest residents, the Beaver Brothers! News 25’s Jazell Ladner is at the aquarium to…
Endangered turtles rehabbed by MS Aquarium released into the MS Sound
The Mississippi Aquarium released nine turtles into the Mississippi Sound. These sea turtles were sent from New England Aquarium in Boston and were brought to…