In January, the Mississippi Aquarium welcomed two tiny critically endangered penguin hatchlings — the first penguins born in Mississippi. Now, the penguin chicks are chunky, fluffy, and can ...

But what Allen described as the aquarium’s “hook” is the tunnel -- an all-acrylic tunnel which runs the length of the facility’s main tank. Yes, many aquariums have similar tunnels, including the ...

Sensory Day will be held at the Mississippi Aquarium on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Courtesy photo ...

An aquarium worker mists baby African penguins with water while they’re temporarily on exhibit for the first time at the Mississippi Aquarium on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Shark Week is back, and the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting its annual event, teaching visitors about the predators of the deep.

The newly opened Mississippi Aquarium packs more than 200 species into its exhibits, but what stands out isn’t the sheer variety of its inhabitants. It’s the way it puts visitors among them ...

The Mississippi Aquarium has been a long time in the making. The staff has gathered animals and built all the habitats for more than two years and when opening day arrived, it was an exciting day ...

The Mississippi Aquarium launched a billboard campaign featuring their beavers, playing off the arrival of Buc-ee's, a Texas-based travel center known for its beaver mascot. The aquarium's billboards ...

The Mississippi Aquarium had a little fun with their beavers, letting them model for some billboards that pay homage to nearby Buc-ee's Travel Center.

GULFPORT, Mississippi -- After a COVID-19 forced hiatus in 2020, Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraiser, previously known as the “Splash Bash,” will return in 2021 with a new name and all new ...

The Mississippi Aquarium is on schedule for a summer groundbreaking on the main building. A website is up and running with a live construction camera so residents can watch the progress and see ...

An aquarium worker mists baby African penguins with water while they’re temporarily on exhibit for the first time at the Mississippi Aquarium on Saturday, March 22, 2025.