Hubs and I took the kiddos in October. It was a great experience! We were actually shocked at the exhibits that are outside- we were not expecting it. Luckily, it was a warm, sunny day so we enjoyed everything the outside exhibits had to offer. The crocodilian information was a good read and the kids kept taking bets, wondering if the crocodile and alligator were real- they are real! The otters were cute and playful. We missed the dolphin training but enjoyed watching the dolphins swim around and play with each other. The birds kept an eye on us more than we did on them. The nice attendant showed us where they were hiding and provided us with a handout that listed the birds in the area. It was not until we headed out of the bird sanctuary that I realized their were multiple cards with different birds on it. Be sure to look at the multiple cards (and return them!). The gift shop was like any other gift shop- cute gifts to support the museum. Someone found many similar items on a certain shopping app for a lot cheaper. I, on the other hand, enjoy supporting the businesses and causes, so bought a few things from our visit. We will definitely return.

This place was a really cool visit. Parking was easy and shaded. Not to far from entrance. Tickets were cheap as there was a deal going on at the time, so that was good. My husband and I took our son. The park is a nice size for those that don't want to walk for days. The restrooms are awesome. Now for the animals. The otters were hiding. But the dolphins did not disappoint. The walk through of the bird cage was cool. Seeing the fish and stingrays was pretty awesome,as you get to see them up close. The crocs were sun bathing as the turtles were also. Got some really cool shots especially the walk through tunnel. We really enjoyed our trip and will do it again..

This was a great place to visit with family. The aquarium was very clean and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. You could see all the animals in the exhibits easily. It did seem a little pricey for entry. I thought there would have been more to see. Overall all though it was a lot of fun to visit at least once.

My family and I were so pleasantly surprised at what a great aquarium this is. It's the best one I've ever seen. Everything is played out in a way that allows you to really get up close. We chose the penguin encounter and were fortunate enough to be the only ones scheduled for that time. The trainers are friendly and very knowledgeable, and next time, I would love to do the dolphin encounter. The actual aquarium is huge!! Everything is very clean and nicely showcased.

Great place to visit on the Coast if you have a couple of hours to kill. It’s a small aquarium but still has some great exhibits. We really enjoyed the otters, dolphins and the aviary. The bugs were out in full force, so wear bug spray if you go in the spring. They have a cafe and gift shop on site. We caught the Otter Chat, which was very informative and got to see the trainers work with the dolphins. The website said there would be two Ambassador appearances today but we were informed that the penguins weren’t there. Disappointed that they seem to only have them there at certain times (maybe the weekends when they do the paid encounters)? Overall, a fun time and would go back.

My first time ever at an aquarium and this one did not disappoint!! Favorites of the day: Touching the stingrays, seeing the otters and the dolphins! Wish we would’ve made it in time to meet the dolphins!! We are from Texas but would definitely come back! Look at this cute video we caught of the employee with the dolphins!!

This little aquarium is pretty good. It has dolphins, and aquatic touch area, two indoor aquariums and an outdoor one. It packs a lot in such a little space. The annual passes are worth it and they do events all the time there. The outdoor area has fresh water fish and otters. There is a nice Avery outside too. The main indoor aquarium on the top floor has the aquatic petting area. You can do helmet dives and dolphin experiences here too. The second building, newly opened has smaller critters like sea horses, octopus and there's even a drawing area for kids that scans and animates their drawing. There's a parking garage attached or you can park across the street and take the new above Hwy 90 walkway.

An absolutely amazing experience. We did the Seatrek tickets, which definitely had the best value. Diving in the tank with all of the fishes was the most amazing thing to experience, something I can not wait to do again. The layout of the aquarium was wonderful as well. The walk in aviary was also a highlight of the trip. Definitely recommend checking this aquarium out.

Very clean nice place, lots of knowledgeable staff around to give you information about the animals. Staff were super nice. We want on a cooler day so really took time to look around inside.

It was a nice experience but there wasn’t much to see. It is a tiny aquarium. It took us less than an hour and a half to eat and walk through it. Not many fish as I thought there may be. You also have to pay to see the penguins separately. Needs a little more in my opinion. The dolphin show was great though.

❤️🐬Our first time going to our new local Aquarium &we had such a great time! It was so relaxing and a perfect family outing spot. The prices per ticket are kind of high in my opinion. It makes so much more since to pay the family membership, for my family of 4 to go multiple times threw the summer for only $75 more! So we will be doing that soon. It was right at $200.00 anyways with the meal deal online package. The kids had a blast and so did my husband and I. I love that they rescue our coastal sealife and rehabilitate and release(if possible). That makes my ❤️happy! Definitely a must on the to do list if you're looking for something interesting and fun to do with any age group! The dolphin 🐬 training show was one of my favorites so don't miss that!

We try to visit an aquarium on just about every road trip. This was our first time in Gulfport. The aquarium was really nice! The outdoor exhibits were great,loved the dolphin tank. And walking through the tunnel through the aquarium was awesome! Highly recommend!

It was nice, very clean, but also very sparse. Dolphin tank was virtually impossible to see except at a VERY oblique and distanced angle. There was no "Guide" or signs telling you HOW to get to the dolphin tank - we only realized AFTER walking up the stairs - which, upon reaching the top of those stairs which was right THERE at said oblique angle best able to see them - while blocking or being blocked at top of stairs. As a 62 year old handicapped man using a cane, it was VERY difficult to climb those stairs - an elevator would have been great!! ( incidentally, the lower view of the dolphin tank was, nice, but, murky and, well, nothing to see!! ) - THEN we saw the Bird Enclosure - with an "exit" sign, which we had to walk AROUND to the other side ( which, had we of KNOWN, if there was a "Guide" to ask, it would have saved me that long painful stair climb!! ) to get to. As to the Bird Enclosure, it, to, was, nice, but very small, and very sparse, with only a small handful of birds, and, except for the last few large ones, most not able to be seen. The first indoor touch-tank with the small fish and manta's and such was cute, if a bit small. The first indoor walk-down ramp was, nice. Kinda small, the tube of fish schooling was pretty neat, a bit different since I'd never seen one quite like it, with strictly schooling one species, and so many - just, kinda narrow -I did like it ( I did also like the pirate skeleton - the PARROT skeleton was a cute touch!! ). And, the walk down-and-around was, well, nice, but, kinda plain - nothing at all on the walls or floors but the occasional light & shadow of shark or manta - I SUPPOSE the blue light and wall/floor color was supposed to make it feel as if one were going down into the Ocean/Gulf depths, and, it was KINDA implied and somewhat inferred. If that's the case, it needs work! The "Mermaid Show" was, nice. The tank was pretty tall/wide, nice interior design/layout, great fish display - but, it was kind of "suddenly there" at the bottom, with a wide open area and, over further out was a sectioned off walkway - which was not being utilized appropriately. Two "Guides" ( and only occasionally speaking out to encourage or point out the purpose of the line set-up! ), one at each end, with no one in between to usher folks along as it seems to be set up - people would either "try" to walk thru and get congested in bulk in the middle, while some would stay at the far corner and hold the optimal view of the "Mermaid", while others either waited too long, piled up in a clump in the middle, back-peddle back out of line or under the roped lines, or, like me and my wife, in the far-back wall, out of the way and away from the crowd, and, sadly, IN a poor area that had light reflections and hard to see areas because of that congestion of people blocking views. Didn't bother to check out the food, too used to expensive, cheap foods over the years to bother - but the seating area was small but nice, and not too busy while I was there. And, the gift shop was not too small, not too large, but, nice, and normal as far as gift shops go. I suppose prices were about the norm as well. Liked the "Pirates", but thought there should either be more, or roam around more. Or perhaps some other types, with animals, or All in all, this place was a bit pricey for what you get. And it seems like it COULD be MORE - a few more "Guides" to help, to inform ( especially the Mermaid and Dolphin tanks, which need work!!! ), pictures, or, lighting, something to give that circular walk-around more omph!! The underground cave-like walls was really great, reminds me of one in the downtown Dallas, Tx., Aquarium - you might want to get some ideas from the layout they have - the 3 story waterfall they have MIGHT inspire - seems like you have space for something like THAT if you wanted, . . . I'd say, to sum it up, its, nice, but, either it needs MORE for the money CHARGED - more zing!!, or, less cost for what you HAVE, . . .

Great daycation! The kids had a blast decorating their own sea creatures for the cartoon aquarium and petting the stingrays. Perfect balance of indoor and outdoor attractions to keep your distance if desired. The dolphins were graceful as ever, and walking through the glass tunnel and seeing so many underwater species up close was a definite highlight!

i visited the aquarium with my 6 year old grandson and my sister on a friday. There are indoor as well as outdoor experiences. They gave my grandson a scavenger hunt sheet which he stamped at the locations indicated when he found them. He loved that part! There were large touch tanks where rays and small sharks were swimming and he was delighted to reach in and feel the animals. The employees were informative and friendly. The dolphins were great although we did not pay for the dolphin interactive experience. As we left we enjoyed the gift shop. Reasonable prices and cute souvenirs.

The Mississippi Aquarium has unique attributes that set apart from the rest. The aquarium has a mixture of indoor exhibits, outdoor exhibits, movies, performance shows, aquatic fish and animals, land animals and bird, behind-the-scenes experiences, delicious food, and souvenirs. You can spend a whole day they and still not do it all. I personally like the up-close encounter with the sea turtle and sea urchin. I actually touched a sea urchin. The day was capped off with the perfect burger. The sandwich looked like ever other burger but the taste was amazing. Hope you like the review. If so, like the review and follow me. Have a great day and visit the aquarium!

Go early (10am) because it gets hot quick. We enjoyed everything outdoors first, then went into the aquarium. As we were let in to the aviary by an employee, he told us that if we had questions... please ask! My son walked up to ask about the pink birds. Well, he ended up walking with us, explaining everything about each bird there. I LOVED this (07/07/23 @ 10:30am). The dolphins have always been our favorite! Highly recommend!

This was an amazing experience! I loved everything about it. The ladies that we spoke with were so kind and informative. You can tell that the animals were well cared for. It was beautiful and I will definitely be back!

Saw some amazing animals and did the dolphin encounter! Never had cleaner shrimp walk onto my hand and clean my nails before. The otter was playful and couldn't find the alligator snapping turtle.

Very family friendly aquarium. There isn’t as much things to see but the things that they have there were pretty amazing. They have one big aquarium and then there are different outlooks of the large aquarium. They have beavers, alligators, etc outside the aquarium. They also have a dolphin training show which was nice. For a more unreal experience, they have the aviary where u can go inside the large caged building with birds roaming around. Definitely recommend this to anyone, either on date or with family. We went on the Memorial Day weekend which is free to military families.

Had a great time with my family! Very nice place and the touch pool is fun. The dolphins are cute and sometime will wave back to you if you wave at them. Benjamin the Porcupine fish was adorable and a joy even though we couldn't touch him.

My family and I visited the Mississippi Aquarium on a Saturday morning. I definitely recommend buying tickets online to avoid the line. Parking was on the streets around the aquarium or in a lot nearby. It was summer and the aquarium is a mix of indoor outdoor so be prepared for the heat. Overall it was a great time!

Very small for $30 per person The touch pool is the best one I have seen by far so that gives them a higher rating. The people were very friendly and interactive. If only there was more too it, would be even better

We loved this aquarium.. the staff are knowledgeable, the animals look well cared for and there were fun activities ... and while some of it is outside there is the nice cool buildings too.. The only thing is that to see the penguins it's an extra charge... come on add a dollar or two to all tickets and let everyone in... Recommend

This was a fun place to visit! Unfortunately, it was pouring rain when we went, but they made sure it let us know about 60% of the exhibits were outside and 40% were inside, so that we knew what to expect. The whole aquarium only took us a few hours to tour, but I enjoyed how interactive it was. Despite the rain, the staff were very friendly, offering us useful facts about the exhibits and creatures. My favorite exhibits were the dolphins and stingrays. They also had a small cafe and a gift shop. It was clean and I enjoyed the atmosphere. My main feedback is that I do think the tickets were a bit pricey given how small the aquarium is. I know the funds go to supporting the animals and efforts of the staff, but I’ve been to much larger aquariums for the same price, if not cheaper, so that is my main critique. The gift shop is equally as expensive. I wanted to get a simple sweatshirt but it was $85, so I settled for a $5 magnet. Overall, super cute aquarium, but budget accordingly!

Nice place to spend a few hours at! It’s beautifully laid out. Our son loves to go! We especially love touching the stingrays. We ended up buying passes for a year. Try not to go on a rainy day so you can be sure and enjoy the outdoor exhibits. Great burgers at the food station!

Very nice aquarium, the exhibits are beautiful. The staff is very friendly and informative on their animals. The whole experience was good. If you are looking for something that is small to look through this is the spot. There are only a couple different tanks in the aquarium. They are adding another exhibit currently too. Supposed to be done in the summer of 2023.

Did not care for the parking had to park in parking garage had to walk about 120 yd on a slope for 10°it's not handicapped accessible when it comes to parking. Not really sure how they're getting away with that. The inside was nice and must see. Unfortunately we ran a little late so only saw half of the exhibits on the outside.

Loved this aquarium! Nice outdoor weather is a good idea because a portion of your visit is spent outdoors looking at exhibits. Lots of birds to see, fresh water fish aquarium, salt water aquariums, dolphins, a touch tank, and more. Our first time there and we really enjoyed the experience, adults and kids.

My daughter wanted to come here for her 23rd birthday this weekend. I think I had more fun than her. The prices, in my opinion, are a little too high. But it made me feel like a kid again. I would go back.

My niece and I have been several times since I bought the annual pass. My advice is that if you plan on going more than once, get the annual pass. The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. We love the 🐬 exhibit & have done the pet the 🐬 deal once. Overall, it's good .

The family had a great time. My four year old loved the little windows and caves to special views of the animals. The majority of this is outside so we went early to avoid the worst of the sun. We missed out on the penguins and the dolphin experience but enjoyed everything we saw. I could see this place getting crowded easily so I'm glad we went early in the day. Plenty of accessible bathrooms, I didn't see any water fountains but there are a few locations for drinks and snacks. We spent just under $20 for three drinks and a pretzel, not ideal but not unexpected either. we learned a lot and will be returning in the fall/winter to see what we missed.

It's not the Georgia Aquarium... But honestly only the Georgia Aquarium is that. This however is the Mississippi aquarium and it was amazing. Even the experience walking from exhibit to exhibit was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute!!

Go go go! That's what I have to say if you are hesitant just go lol you will not regret it. One of the most amusing aquarium I've been to in the US. I love dolphins and I was happily surprised to see the dolphins show there. Not too much activities outside but enough to get you entertain for a bit. We actually stopped by while driving through the town so we only spent a few hours but you can plan for a half day if not more there. Easily accessible

Awesome place!! The aquariums were absolutely beautiful and we saw sharks and alligators and all sorts of birds! The grands loved it and my favorite part was the dolphins !! They are amazing creatures!! It is very kid friendly and they were able to do an interactive drawing that made their day!! Highly recommend

I spent a wonderful afternoon at the aquarium. I went on a Wednesday in January so it wasn’t too crowded. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, and presented a great educational dolphin show. The tanks are filled with lots of fish, and the big aquarium with the 360° tunnel is nothing short of magical. I highly recommend spending a day here!

Extraordinary. The entire aquarium is fairly small. The actual aquarium is large, full of sharks, grouper, rays, etc. And it is AMAZING! The walk through tunnel is super cool and there are numerous different places to view the sea creatures from. Including one huge panoramic location (see photos). I could sit and view the ocean life for hours. There were scuba divers doing maintenance in the tank when we visited. They interacted with the kids; waving and giving "high-fives" through the glass. Our kids got a kick out of it. There is a place to touch the stingrays. They take good care of their animals. This is evidenced by them giving the sting rays a break from the touching once an hour. The people working there are very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and engaging. They definitely help make our visit a great experience. No idea how this place is not at least 4.5 stars. I'm thinking folks are expecting this place to be Sea World or something.

Has potential but it definitely needs to grow. I was so excited to visit but was disappointed that I drove 2hrs and there's not much here. Almost everything is outside, which wasn't a problem for us, but if you're expecting a day with kids in a cool building, this isn't the place. There was a blowfish in the touch pool and an attendant warning everyone not to touch him. WHY would you have that in a touch pool?? And they also had a stingray with a barb that hadn't been removed yet. Attendant also warning people not to touch her due to the barb.

It's nice. I'm just wish there was more to see inside. They do have dolphins and a dolphin experience which is nice.

Took my granddaughter for the VIP Mermaid Scales & Pirate Tales. She loved it!! There's lots of walking but they do have elevators and I believe I saw a chair rental for those needing assistance. I am considering membership here....it was that great!

The Mississippi Aquarium is truly a gem! 💎Everything is done to a Tee. The layout and design makes everything so inviting. It is a world-class exhibit. You name it and they’ve got it! Dolphin tanks, an aviary, numerous outdoor exhibits with alligators and crocodiles, outdoor habitats for numerous types of fish from the area. Inside as awesome as well. Touch pools, swirl tanks, 360 viewing habitat. It is great fun for everyone in the family! Suffice to say it is visually stunning as you glide from one habitat to the next. So many nice touches-the visual elements and treatments take it to the next level as you move from one area to the next. This is the missing piece in family entertainment on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It should not be missed.

It was ok. I was slightly disappointed with the amount of different aquatic animals. It could definitely be better but it's a start. More sharks and sea turtles would b a plus. But they would need more space.

My kids had a lot of fun here! The aquarium is beautiful and staff very helpful and friendly. Facilities are very clean and there are family restrooms which is greatly appreciated. We didn't try the food. There are hands-on experiences as well as dolphin and alligator "shows." Worth the price of admission and can't wait to return.

I've been here twice now. First time I came here was in the summer and it was way too hot to really enjoy the outside exhibits, we spent about 2 hours here but mainly inside. I came back again in February to do the sea trek experience and OMG I loved it. My ears did start to hurt near the bottom of the ladder but the scuba diver helped me get through it and I was fine. From the kind lady at the ticket booth to the kind lady in the gift shop and everywhere in between, the staff was amazing. The scuba divers were awesome and the lady that went over the sea trek information with us was absolutely wonderful. There are more exhibits to see which was awesome. We were able to fully enjoy the freshwater exhibits outside this time. I loved petting the sea animals on the third floor. The staff have always been great to me. I lost my parking ticket thing so I ended up paying $11 for parking but I'm not mad about that because well, I lost my parking ticket lol. But even the lady at the gate offered to wait so I could search my car and I appreciated it. I will definitely be back. P.S. If anyone suffers chronic migraines and are sensitive to air pressure changes like me and are looking for feedback regarding the sea trek experience here it is. I personally was just fine in the helmet. I was worried about the pressure change (I get a migraine when a storm rolls through) but it did not trigger a migraine or headache of any kind. I know everyone is different but for the life of me I could not find any information anywhere. Even my neurologist gave me a "maybe." It's been 6 hours since I went under and my head feels fine. Just my personal experience. I'm glad I did not let the fear of migraine stop me from having this experience.

It was more than I expected. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they enjoy what they do. The bird area was neat. Good assortment of fishes. Worth the $30 if you ask me.

It is a great display of aquatic life! Was very serene until we heard incessant screeching. Thought it was a screech monkey display until we caught up to the one child with the uncontrollable screeching! Was a bit unnerving. Overall, it's an excellent aquarium!

Awesome aquarium! Glad to have this close to home. Very impressed, we had a wonderful date day, definitely recommend. Dolphin shows on the hour too!

This is a very well-designed and unique aquarium. The 360 degree tunnel is mesmerizing and as always we could watch the fish for hours. There is an aviary and an outdoor habitat that has dolphins and otters, and it's a lot of fun. The only drawbacks are that it is fairly small, and doesn't take long to go through (maybe an hour and a half if you go really slow). Staff is helpful, but no one we talked to was very friendly, and there is a lack of helpful signage telling you about the animals if there is no staff member present. You're left guessing what most of the animals are if you don't know beforehand. All the same, we enjoyed ourselves. Worth a visit for some wildlife you can't always easily see in nature and probably very good for kids. I'd recommend it for families.

It was so amazing. It's a great escape from every day life. I have hundreds of videos and pictures saved. The staff was friendly, the animals were very happy and I loved every second.

We celebrated the kids birthdays with friends here yesterday. I agree with another reviewer that the aquarium is quite small but it was a great aquarium to visit. The staff were very friendly and also informative when we watched the dolphins display. We really loved the fish enclosure and how you can even touch the sting rays and some of the other fish. Great experience all around! 🐠

This is a great stop for a exceptional couple of hours of enjoyment. The alligators and crocodiles were not very exciting. They were sunbathing. The otters were having fun. I could have spent hours sitting and watching the fish in the main aquarium. I found it fun trying to locate the Moray Eel. He had the most dramatic personality. The tunnel thru the tank was great. It may seem a little pricey at $29.95 per adult, but well worth it. The price is similar to other Aquariums around the country I've visited.

We had a blast. My 3 yr old was too excited. Staff was great. Will definitely go back.

Totally enjoyed our visit on our family trip. The indoor aquarium area was so relaxing and very entertaining. We got to pet the sting rays and then went to visit the dolphins outside and they put on an awesome show. Highly worth the visit if you are in Gulfport.

The new Changing Tides exhibit was a beautiful addition to the Aquarium. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable. This was an excellent family outing with our son and his family. Even our 7-month old grandson would get caught up in watching the fish!

Had a great time with the kiddos. Ages range from 7-17 and everyone found something to enjoy. My wife and I really enjoyed just sitting and watching the floor to ceiling aquarium. The touch pool was by far the best implemented and most informative one we've ever seen. The gentleman in the aviary was awesome, he answered questions and interacted with all three of my children. You could tell that he really enjoyed working there. ALL of the staff were upbeat, highly personable, and extremely knowledgeable. Great job everyone.

Great place to visit especially with children in tow. Outdoor and indoor exhibits with animal caretakers and experts on hand. Most animals are really close to the observer even in their own habitats. Two "touch tanks" allows observers to touch many native living creatures of the ocean; shrimp, hermits crabs, manta rays, etc. We spent about 2.5 hours on this self guided excursion. You must pay for parking and their gift shop is as expensive as any other aquarium I have ever visited. Go if you get the chance.

The aquarium is super nice as they just renovated it not long ago. However, it's fairly small, and there's not much to do. Most of the exhibits are outside & there is little shade, so i definitely suggest going early or waiting until the weather is a little cooler.

We hosted my daughters 2nd birthday party here. The room was setup beautifully, the pizza and other snacks we ordered were delicious. And to have access to the aquarium for our 30 guests (we bought the 30 guest package in advance) afterward was perfect! The kids loved it! My only gripe is managing your own invites and guest list. I would suggest a final guest list with names for the 15 to 30 spots that would get a wrist band to enter the aquarium for the day be given to the party planner either prior or on the day of the party obviously created by yourself and then they can manage that guests entrance during/after the party. You would be surprised how many people just bring extra people assuming it’s ok. We did fine. We ended up under our count since we had 4 toddlers under the age of 3 that didn’t need admission But it was one thing I had stressed about and pulled me away from the party that day. I would highly recommend doing a birthday party here for any age! The MS Aquarium did a beautiful job!!

The Mississippi Aquarium to me (being a worker there since May 2021) I have to say it’s a sweet small slice of happiness on the coast! If you’re looking for a large aquarium- this is NOT it. Head to the one in New Orleans for that or even the Institute of Marine mammals which is about 10 mins away. Because this Aquarium is a small one, there is a indoor building with the tanks and 3 floors of cool “Aquatic Wonders”, and then the outside has a river with tons of alligator gars, a large snapping turtle and a bunch baby turtles and fishies. There are alligators and crocodiles, a large aviary, dolphins, otters and more in the inside of the building. It’s a cute little place for kids, for adults (check out the mimosa popsicles!mmmm! We do serve alcohol!) and even for older folks as well. We definitely get a mixture of families and ages and from all over. We have some fun events, check out the Facebook page before you come! We also have a cafe and a couple of places that are perfect for photo memories and gifts, including the “gulf shop” aka gift shop! We do birthday parties, weddings, all kinds of parties! Come see us!! If you take your time and really enjoy the experience, you won’t be disappointed! But if you rush through and don’t care to interact or check out everything then yea you may see bad reviews but I promise you we all love to be here and make all our visitors happy as can be!

Great fun for the whole family. Kind of a quick walk so take your time. Exhibits were great and informative. The large touch tank was fun for all. The multi-story aquarium allows for an immersive experience on all levels. The outdoor experience was just as fun with otters and dolphins. I highly recommend the Mississippi Aquarium.

Presently surprised. Wanted to go to the one in New Orleans, but seems hard to work that in right now so tried the new one in Gulfport. It was fun, we all enjoyed it. It might not be the largest, but it's worth your time and money. I just wish the parking was better.

My family and I had a chance to visit Mississippi Aquarium and all I have to say is: WOW! The facility itself is wonderful, and the experience alone is worth admission! My daughter and I had the chance to enjoy the Sea Trek program, which was unlike ANYTHING we have ever experienced. "Diver Dave" was very friendly and his team of trained divers were kind and enthusiastic in showcasing the aquarium to us. During her personal VIP experience with one of the dolphins, my mother had a chance to cross off a line on her "bucket list" when she met and interacted with Finn the dolphin! It was so sweet to see her tearing up while meeting this beautiful, highly-cared for animal. I was so thankful to see the smile on her face during her interaction, and my daughters (her granddaughters) experienced the joy of learning about as well as discovering a mutual respect for the animals. If you have not been to Mississippi Aquarium, GO! A fantastic experience showcasing the WONDERS of the Gulf! - 10/10

This is a nice little detour from the casino area. We actually came here on a whim, to get away from the house. This place cannot be very old and you can tell that they are still adding to it. Overall, I rated it a 4 because it was very limited...but, it was a very nice place. The dolphins were a pleasure to watch. They also have a gift shop and a little Cafe.

Honestly, to say this place only has a 3.7 I was very impressed with what I saw. The selection was great and I really enjoyed myself while I was there. It was our pre-honeymoon honeymoon and this really made our trip magical. We may take the kids next time..... maybe.....

I wish I could give 4.75☆ The aquarium was really clean and the staff were super friendly. The exhibits are all great. Big fan of the aviary and touch pool. The ¼ of a star is only for the price. It's a touch more expensive than even the St. Louis Aquarium.