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The Mississippi Aquarium is one of the newest aquariums in the country, having opened in August of 2020. The six-acre complex incorporates both indoor and outdoor habitats with more than 200 species of animals and 50 species of native plants. Notable features at the state’s aquarium include a 360-degree tunnel through an Oceans Habitat exhibit where sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and other aquatic animals surround visitors on all sides.
We are located on a section of the gulf coast that was traumatically impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Even though this catastrophic event happened several years ago, the region has not fully recovered economically.
The Mississippi Aquarium is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance on the website for the best possible admission price. Annual passes are also available for those who want to support the non-profit’s mission and visit the aquarium throughout the year.
The Aquarium relies on admissions, individual and corporate support to operate the facility and do dozens of conservation, education and community projects throughout the year.