Aquariums
Mississippi Aquarium
📍 2100 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Mississippi Aquarium
Mississippi Aquarium is an aquarium in Gulfport, MS. The Mississippi Aquarium features interactive penguin encounters where visitors can meet, pet, and participate in educational sessions with the penguins, led by knowledgeable staff members. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,845 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Best For
- All ages, families
- Highlights
- Stingray touch tanks, animal encounters, dolphins, alligators, penguins, bird enclosure
- Admission
- ~$100 for 3 people; discounts available with advance purchase or membership
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible with nearby parking garage
💡 Did You Know?
- The Mississippi Aquarium features interactive penguin encounters where visitors can meet, pet, and participate in educational sessions with the penguins, led by knowledgeable staff members
- The aquarium offers touch tanks with stingrays as a primary interactive exhibit, allowing visitors hands-on engagement with these animals
- Veterans receive free admission on Veterans Day weekend, and all military personnel receive a 10% discount on admission
- The aquarium includes both indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces, providing climate-controlled environments that allow visitors to escape extreme weather while experiencing diverse animal habitats
💬 What Visitors Say
- Buy tickets 24 hours in advance to receive discounted admission on your visit
- Visit on cold or weekday days when crowds are minimal for a more relaxed experience with better photo opportunities and easier animal interaction
- The aquarium is larger than it appears from the road with well-organized sections; budget 2-3 hours for a complete visit with time to enjoy both indoor and outdoor exhibits
- Purchase an annual membership instead of single visits if you plan to return, as it offers better value than general admission and multiple visits quickly pay for themselves
- Take advantage of the knowledgeable guided aviary tours and interactive animal encounters (penguin meet-and-greet and stingray touch tanks) where staff enthusiastically share educational information about the animals
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