Great staff very friendly and helpful. Few attractions for the price you pay but, they are coming out with new things and I heard rumors of dolphins! All in all it was a great fun safe experience.

It is a smaller aquarium, but probably the most aesthetically pleasing Aquarium Ive visited (Newport, Aquarium of the Americas, Columbus Zoo). I would say this is great for couples to visit, or small families (3-4 people). Otherwise the price is hard to justify and may be better to visit the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans .Food was not badly priced and the gift shop was well stocked.Their Otters and Dolphins were not on exhibit when we visited, so Im definitely looking forward to a future visit.We saw some penguins, but they were free roaming with an employee, so Im not sure if theyre a permanent animal or on visit.

We had a wonderful time at the Mississippi Aquarium today! The staff was so helpful and helped my kids learn about all the different creatures. The otters were our favorite!The food was surprisingly good. Next time Ill get a kids meal because the sizes were generous and it included a small drink.We cant wait to go back!

This was a delightful experience. Having been open less than a month, I was very happy with our experience. Many of the exhibits were interactive. The staff were all incredibly friendly, polite, and knowledgeable. The aviary was a great experience, the birds were all so beautiful. We did see the river otter sitting in his log watching people go by. While the dolphins were not there, we definitely understand and look forward to seeing them. The touch tanks were very cool, its always so nice to interact with nature on such a close and personal level; Admiring their beauty up close is such a treat. For the size, it was a very enjoyable experience.Look to spend about 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. We usually go pretty slow and from ticketing to seeing all of the exhibits and spending about ten minutes in the aviary, our tour was exactly one hour. I felt it was a little on the pricier end @ $30 per adult ticket for about one hour of viewing.I am proud to see such a nice aquarium in Mississippi and I anxiously await what wonderful exhibits are to come.On an cautionary note from a medical professional, it would definitely be advisable to do more with regard to ensuring social distancing. With group interactive experiences, people tend to crowd together. While I saw many social distancing markers, I didnt see anyone really paying attention and no one really enforcing it. Possibly limit the number of participants in certain areas or closely monitor # of tickets sold.

Nicely done, slightly expensive. The expense is justified in that the animals seemed well cared for and facilities were well done and new. Very well staffed and was very lightly attended today. Aviary was small but the birds were photogenic. 10 year old enjoyed the tunnel through the aquarium tank. Dolphins are coming after the hurricanes.

Very nice grounds but is not cheap. Lots of staff to help. They need to figure out their cost structure because I am afraid that 30 bucks per adult is going to be unsustainable. Cost almost 200 for 6 of us!Just for comparison, the Dallas aquarium is cheaper and I felt there is a lot more to see and do.My only complaint about the visit is they stapled a schedule in the map. Only one of the events in the schedule occurred. Since it was small, it was not a huge deal but why give a schedule if you are not sticking to it?I do not get that they also charge for parking. The multistory is convenient but there is plenty of free parking in the area if you are willing to walk 100 yards.

Stopped by the Mississippi Aquarium today...even though the weather was bad, we were able to see everything and had a good time. Crocodiles and Alligators to start. Then off to the Aquatic Wonders where you can see shallow water marine life and a touch pool. You work your way down the stairs to the deep water where you can see sharks. Outside you can see birds and fresh/brackish water fish. Really cool and glad to see it open!

Indoor & outdoor animals including alligators, otters, birds & lots of fish! I am excited to see the dolphins when they arrive too. My 4yo loved it & we spent several hours there going through the indoor part multiple times. Has some room to expand so I expect great things. It has a snack bar with food & beer too

Loved it! The staff is so knowledgeable and kind, especially loved Carly(sp?)! Fun with the kids or any aquatic lovers!

This place is magical! I have been to dozens of zoos and aquariums in the United States and am amazed at how innovative and fresh everything looks. I am excited to see such a diverse animal selection and that there were places to visit inside as well as outside. This is a year round place to find peace and harmony and even learn something about animals and conservation. Theres an abundance of personnel to talk to which definitely enhances your visit. Theres a tremendous amount of things to see in not only the animals but their habitats and the surroundings. For those only excited to see sharks, dolphins and sea turtles I would say to slow down and really look at all the other beautiful things you have missed. The annual membership is surely worth the price for the tranquility alone but the family friendly atmosphere and the professionalism puts it over the top. The availability of adult and kid beverages at the concession stand was extra special! There is really no place like this. It is a coastal gem.

Came to the aquarium with my son and two grandchildren all can say is Wow, !!!this is a exciting place for a family outing..Every step was amazing. Loved the illusions that go across the floor and the walls projections of the fish as if your walking on the bottom of the ocean. All the little caves for the children to enter to see the fish is great . Would love to had been able to see dolphins seals, and seal lions ...The little penguins were so precious with the bubbles. Definitely a great family outing..

We had such a great time at our visit to the aquarium. It was so clean and very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed the birds and the penguins. The cafe had such great food. The chicken sandwich is amazing, the bread was so fresh and tasty. I would definitely recommend trying it when you go! They also have a great sauce they make that’s so good! Our 6 and 8 year old boys really enjoyed the visit!

It was pretty decent. It had newer exhibits that I havent seen in a ordinary aquarium. The aviary was really cool and had a variety of birds, and the walk through tunnel was a nice touch. The issues I had with it was the lack of actual aquariums. It only had one big tank. The dolphins may bring better viewing experience.

This was fun, we all enjoyed it. Its not as big as I thought it was. Only took about 2 hours to go through. Our favorite thing is the tunnel, my son also loved the touch pool, and they loved the penguins!

It was a great first time visit for my 2 y/o and 4 y/o. Having said that, we wont be driving another 3 hours to visit the Aquarium until its completely finished and all animals are present. I knew going in to our trip that the dolphins would not be at the Aquarium due to weather delays in getting them there. No problem there as I was aware. But, as we went into certain parts there was still a lot of work to be done and you could tell that certain areas were closed off and not ready. It was a very quick trip with such limited areas. The staff was awesome and besides the obvious construction, it was kept neat and clean. Well be coming back after its all complete!

What they have so far is very cool! I saw a massive snapping turtle, many colorful fish both salt and fresh, and beautiful birds, plus some cute otters! I wish they had more to look at, maybe more attractions for specific animals. Would have loved to see some jellyfish or octopus!

This place has so much potential. There is an absolutely phenomenal staff there to answer questions. They are very friendly and knowledgeable. The only negative would be the amount of dead space that goes unused. They have tons of space for back-lit information boards describing the creatures in the habitat or something educational to break up all the empty wall space.

The aquarium is very well done and the staff were friendly and professional. The three star rating is due to the outrageous ticket pricing. It cost 100$ for myself along with my wife and our toddler to get in. The exhibits were very nice and well maintained, but you can easily walk through the entire facility in 45 min leaving you feeling gypped in the end. A Coca Cola experience for a Champagne price. 20$ a person to get in would be more than fair.

A wonderful place to enjoy the enchantment of the Mississippi aquatic life. Looking to host a childs birthday party? A totally perfect option, with impeccable decorations and a helpful staff.

This place is meant for kids. It’s good for grandparents who wanna do something with their grandchildren. There are only a few exhibits. The main building is based around this one huge tank. My girlfriend and I spent a couple hours staring at the fish in the big tank. It’s relatively new so I understand why it’s small. Also a hurricane hit a couple weeks ago. I know I just went in there with high expectations. The staff were extremely nice. Not somewhere to go when looking for variety. It’s clean. Took about an hour to walk around.

Its wonderful to see the aquarium brought to Southern MS! Sadly there were some exhibits that were not open yet, the dolphins have not arrived yet (Anddddd theyre still charging 29.99 per adult anyway). Anddddd Im not sure I like the way your tickets for entry function around a time table for entry. The oceanic exhibit is gorgeous though, and theres a beautiful aviary exhibit as well! All in all, it is a great experience, but slightly disappointed about the advertised exhibits being unavailable at this time.

Way to expensive, especially considering that not all the areas are operating. The dolphins were not yet in there area and only had two penguins.The people were very nice and knowledgeable about everything. However as small as the place is we were through in less than two hours and this was with stopping and having a drink. $30.00 per person and having kids price stop at 12 ($25.00)was just ridiculous.I guess if I was rich it would be ok, however for a family that trys to work within a budget not a good place to go.I understand that this is a place trying to make money. But at this price the next time were down here we will drive another hour and go pet some animals for half the price and twice the time

This is a wonderful educational facility that will continue to grow and change as time goes on. The staff is wonderful and I am so happy that I have a membership there. Now I can even go on my lunchtime.

This is a wonderful aquarium! Everything was clean. The marine/aquatic life and birds all looked healthy. I could tell instantly that the animals are well taken care of. Although this aquarium is not quite as large as the one in New Orleans, they have a good variety of things to see. The staff here were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. My daughter loved the touch pools and watching the Green Sea turtle, Banner! It was a great experience for my family! As a side note; this aquarium is directly across from the beach. If you have a whole day to spend in Gulfport, you could certainly visit both the aquarium and the beach.

We were excited to check this place out and it was horribly disappointing. $30/person to get in and then it’s just one single fish tank with various viewing areas. That’s basically it. There are no signs saying what you’re looking at, no little terrariums or smaller tanks that you typically find in places like this. Just barren hallways leading you back to the same tank over and over. A lady next to me asked a staff member if the place was even done yet, and were they adding more animals. The staff member said the building was finished and the only thing they’ll be adding is one single dolphin. The tank for this dolphin is TINY. And it’s going to be in there alone. I was so surprised to hear they planned to put an animal that belongs in a pod in to the worlds tiniest dolphin tank all by itself. I’m glad it wasn’t there when we went, because I feel like that would’ve just been depressing to see. Overall this place was a humungous letdown and not worth the hefty price tag. Even my 7 year old nephew was bored about 20 minutes in. If they cut the price by half it may be worth taking your kids. Otherwise I would pick something else to do or see.

Had a great time! Well thought out exhibits. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. No dolphins yet, but Ill be happy to go back when they arrive.

Excellent depiction of the fish and animals on the coast. It just opened in 2020 therefore they did not have the dolphin show or tanks ready. It was a little pricey in comparison to other aquariums.

This was our first family trip since the covid-19 pandemic. The staff at the aquarium were great.We had such a great time especially the kids. This is a very nice facility. I dont know why anyone would complain.We will be back the kids are already planning to visit again.

So much fun. Awesome aquarium and aviary. Love the focus on conservation and local habitats.

Great aquarium. Went for the first day and we cannot wait to go back again. Not all the exhibits are open yet but they are working to get those open as soon as possible. The staff is friendly and willing to help and answer your questions.

Ive been 3 times so far and I love it. Its so tranquil looking at the fish. I especially love the otters. The food at the cafe is awesome. My friends all had burgers & said they were the best they had ever had. I had the fish tacos and the shells were so flaky and the fish was so crispy. I look forward to a year of visiting!!

Loved every min. of this visit. The touch pools were nice and big. The lighting in the entire place was great for taking pictures.

Fun and very nice facility! Not as large as we expected - took a little over an hour to tour. THEY NEED TO MAKE PENGUINS A PERMANENT EXHIBIT!! They are so cute, but only temporary.

Great place to see the sea life. The staff was exceptional!! Dolphins werent there today but the other sea life, gators, birds, crocodiles, etc was great.

The cost to get in is not worth what you should expect, $30.00 per person is a bit high. Parking at the parking garage next door was a total sham, they charged up to 2 hours (around $4.00). After 2 hours cost went up to full day rate of $11.00, we were there 2 hours and 11 minutes and were charged the full $11.00 (WOW). That to me doesnt justify the cost, we wont be going back to this again. Heard several people say Is that all? There has to be more. Kids were very disappointed. IMMS is much much better.

Very excited to be here on opening day! Wonderful exhibits, friendly people and animals!!!! We will definitely be back often.

Amazing fish and mammals to include birds, gators, otters, and crocodiles. Military and senior discount. The best nature exhibition. Enjoy, we did

The aquarium isn’t finished but it was still such a fun experience. We watched penguins playing. We pet stingrays and crabs. They had a couple cool crawl spaces and the tunnel you can walk thru was really cool.

Had such a great experience! The entire staff was very friendly and knowledgeable ready to answer any questions. Would definitely reccommend.

Good place to kill some time....and see all the deep fish

A bit disappointing for how much you spend, $120 for 1 child and 3 adults. Viewed the entire facility in a little over an hour. We had fun but compared to the other aquariums weve visited(Chattanooga, New Orleans, Denver, Atlanta) this aquarium had maybe 1/5 the exhibits. The main aquarium is just a single big tank you get to view from 5 different angles.

Very beautiful architecture and design. It is rather small as others have said, but what they do have is presented in a unique way. Its definately worth it despite the size. The staff is friendly and informative. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing the dolphins!

Very clean. An awesome, absolutely gorgeous aquarium. Many different types of birds within the Aviary. Looking forward to going back when the Dolphin area is open.

Really cool place to visit! The dolphins arent there yet, but it was still a nice visit with the other stuff they have. We got a really up close and personal look at the penguins which was awesome. It was also neat to get to see the birds in the atrium without barriers between us!

Beautiful exhibits and knowledgeable and friendly staff. Glad there is an educational experience on our coast. Definitely worth the price! Excited to support the efforts of our coast to have things to do that enhance community and conservation. Will be returning regularly.

This was one of the worst experiences Ive ever had! The aquarium requested that I purchase tickets ahead of time and schedule a time to arrive. We had to schedule our visit a week later than we wanted (I wanted to scheduled the trip for my daughters birthday) because earlier tickets were sold out. However, when we arrived during our scheduled time, they were allowing anyone to walk up and purchase tickets without scheduling in advance. Therefore, wait lines were ridiculous - they were 50 or 60 feet long in the blazing sun (no shade or fans were provided) before you could advance into to main exhibit. The main exhibit/building has three tanks. One is a petting tank. It was decent and had a variety of sea creatures to touch. The second tank is a single cylindrical tank that stretches from ceiling to floor and is about 10 feet, give of take, in diameter. Then theres the largest tank that has artificially painted coral throughout. It has a nice verity of sea life including a few sharks. The building is fairly large, but the majority of it is hallway. The exterior, is quite appealing, from an architectural standpoint, but its a major disappointment from the inside. The second building is about the same size of the main building. Its one large open building with no permanent exhibits. They had - literally - three penguins in a small cage in the entire building - thats it! Then theres a the dolphin exhibit with no dolphins. Theres an aviery with a few cool birds. Thats about sums up an entire trip to the Mississippi aquarium. But lets not forget, it costs $60 for one adult and one child to attend! If it werent for the ridiculous - and unnecessary - waiting lines, it would take all of 20 minutes to see all they have to offer. On a positive note, the staff was terrific, which is the only reason I would give the aquarium one star if zero was even an option. What a colossal waist of the tax payer money and an enormous waist of our time!

Not worth your money. The aquarium had 1 tank. 1 touching area... Most zoos have cooler aquariums.

Was an amazing trip to take! My one-year old loved the shark & ray exhibit. All & all, I cant wait to take her back as the place grows.

It was small for the price. For 2 adults we paid $64. I did enjoy some of it. The staff was really helpful but I wont be paying the price to take the children. I would rather take them to New Orleans.

My little girls first word was fish so this was definitely a treat for her. On each level they have multiple large viewing areas. Different species seem to prefer different levels. There are a few viewing areas with carpet where you can sit on the edge and because of the shape of the glass it feels as if youre slightly immersed in their world. My group loved that part. We could have sat there for hours... We didnt get to experience a lot of the outdoor exhibits because the babies were extremely hot. We ended up leaving and going to Jones Park across the street to the splash pad to cool off. We will definitely go back when it cools down to see everything we missed.. I would suggest going at cooler parts of the day with small children or bringing those little fans that spritz water.

Well laid out to get up close and take in the beautiful beach vista. Highlights were the aviary and touch tank. Very family friendly facility with a resting area for feeding/nursing mothers in the family restroom. Complete with a bottle water refill dispenser! It is a must see!

Excellent, Fun, Exciting, but small but we really like the Aquatic Wonders, and River exhibit they are nice kids would love please look for the Alligator Snapping Turtle it was HUGE.

Mississippis first aquarium! And right here in Gulfport! Beautiful habitats for the otters, alligators, crocodiles, ducks and turtles. beautiful birds in the aviary. The aquarium houses big sea turtle and eels, lots of sharks and fish. Glad to see snack shops partnering with local Pops Brothers!

Its fun and we had a great time but the ticket price is the only reason it didnt get 5 stars. The Georgia Aquarium is 5 dollars more. Its huge, they have so much to do and see and is in Atlanta. That being said we really did love it.

Aquarium was very clean and well kept. It was a little expensive for the small amount of animals they had there. That being said it was worth the one trip I made.

From what I understand the price is high,$30.00 per person, The main attraction, The dolphins was not there...

We really enjoyed our trip to the Mississippi Aquarium !! It was an amazing trip. The people were very helpful and super nice. So many different types of aquatic life to see. Great attraction.

This place should seriously lower their prices! $150 bucks for a family of 5 and all you get is a touch tank, the aquarium, some alligators and 2 otters! Not worth it. Went through the whole place in 30 min and it was a rip off. There is no information posted about what the animals in the touch area are. Maybe I’m spoiled by the ones in TN & GA, but this was not worth the money.

Great start wish they had more but the more people visit the more stuff they can add and build nice trip with family

The main aquarium is well done. Doesnt handle crowds well but they are new and will learn more. Dolphin exhibit isnt open yet and looking forward to visiting again after it opens. Bought membership so we can visit multiple times throughout the year.

The aquarium was amazing! The animals are extremely photogenic especially the otters and the birds in the aviary!! I would more than recommend going especially once the dolphins arrive. We went on a field trip but I plan on going again most definitely!

Great place to relax after our 2020 victory (God Bless America)

Was very disappointed. Was my daughters birthday and like a previous review stated that its a nice 1 - 1 1/2 hour stroll. Facilities and exhibits are beautiful but not worth the price. Only food I saw was popcorn, chips, cotton candy, and a $6 hotdog. Once again its very beautiful, but just not a good experience for me.

Absolutely wonderful flow and exhibits. The designers are genius is created exhibits not only to house our MS own wildlife but also designed in a way to mimic the MS River. This gives an authentic feel while giving a sense of direction! Ive been lost and wondering through zoos and aquariums many places! It is unfortunate yet understandable that some of the animals havent made it in yet (2 hurricanes and 2 tropicals w potential will do that) but I find that a positive rather than negative. It shows they care about the animals and arent endangering them to appease the masses and make a quick but at their expense. I fully intend to go before, during and after all the animals are home and love every second of it. Staff in every area are a joy with a real passion to show patrons their aquarium. 2 thumbs up and toes too. Well done yall!

We had our daughters 6th birthday party there. Ann was absolutely fantastic with getting everything decorated and helping with the party. Everyone was wonderful and made her day so special. I would highly recommend visiting the aquarium and if your looking for a party venue look no further.

Nice and new but tiny! Not worth the $30. And there were 4 of us. No dolphins, and only seen 2 penguins. I can see $10, but not $30. They need way more to see.

Went on opening day. Wasn’t crowded but still, there were backups at the underwater tunnel, causing a long line to form. It seemed like there were more hallways that were empty than anything else. I know they were still missing animals on some of the other exhibits, but it was kind of underwhelming. No jellyfish or exotic fish like you see at other aquariums, other than the fish in the 1 large tank. Very small compared to most other aquariums as well. The giant water tube in the center hosted what looked like sardines. Hopefully they can fill that with prettier fish and give us something to actually look at. I still have no clue what the changing of tides gallery was suppose to be, it’s just a huge empty room. I hope they will improve throughout the year since we bought annual passes.

Its was halfway built. Not very much to see. Its nice to go for a one time experience. You can see everything in like an 1 1/2. They dont have much of an aquarium as i thought they had. I have seen better Aquariums and I had high expectations for this one but its very small and the tickets are way too expensive. On top of that they charge you to park in their gerage....just ridiculous. I have been to the Georgia Aquarium and their tickets were cheaper and there was so much to see as well as New Orleans. They need to work on it. I am sad to say that its definitely not worth the season ticket just yet I would test it out before committing.But it is a nice little outing.

Outrageous price for some place that appears to not even be half finished. I cant fathom full price tickets at this point. Only one building is up and running. While it looks great, service and other buildings need a lot of work. Drop those prices until youre ready for the public!

We are here from Wisconsin visiting family. The aquarium was amazing and the kids loved it. Would definitely do it again

We had an amazing day! The employees were super friendly and the animals looked so happy! Not sure why some people have an issue with the price or exhibits. We thought both were great and cant wait until the animals settle into their new homes to visit again!

The Mississippi Aquarium had every aquatic animal that you would want to see. When you go inside the building you have the ability to even touch some of the sea animals and the people there are very nice and welcoming. If you would like to go to an aquarium in Mississippi I would prefer the Mississippi Aquarium

Excited for new exhibits. But what they have already is a great start.

The aquarium offers very little. 3 penguins in a kiddy poole, 2 otters you can barely see. The aviary was good. The big pool had decent fish a a few small sharks. It was not worth $60.

I had a lot of fun. The animals were interesting and the keepers were very friendly. My favorite part was the big tank tube, you can wake at people in other parts. Its fun.

This place, has I promise almost 5 different tanks to show case. & thats it! The tour was over so quick, I just knew I missed a turn or corner or something! Its not worth paying or going!

The staff were very well educated on their areas. There was always someone present to ask questions to or help guide us around. They are all very friendly and helpful.

Absolutely too expensive for what is offered. Paid over $80 dollars and the most interesting animal that was there was a gator. Walked the whole aquarium twice in twenty minutes. Great layout but prices way too high.

Should not be charging full price when do not have all venues open, like Dolphins. Supposed to have Otter but we didnt see it. Snacks start at $3.50. Hard to find entrance.

Great medium size aquarium. The staff was wonderful and the kids had a good time.

I love that aquarium, the design is so pretty, I Love the birds there especially that they are outside.. its not that big one but I would visit it again for sure ..

Very informative staff. Loved seeing all the animals. Still in the process of opening.

So disappointed!!! Half the aquarium is outside... it was raining the day we went and we didn’t want to get soaked, so we skipped those exhibits. The actual aquarium is so small that it took a whopping 30 minutes to see. The penguins don’t have an exhibit there so they were set up in the events room with a Dollar General kiddie pool. No whales... no dolphins... no seahorse aquarium... no jellyfish exhibit... I paid over $60 for two tickets. Definitely NOT worth it!!

There’s was nothing to do. There was an outside bird watching thing that you get rushed through because of impatient people and the lack of things to look at. Then a 30 minute line to go inside a HUGE building with one big tank in it. You go up 3 stories and can see the top of the tank then the 2nd floor you can see the middle of the tank and the first floor you see the fish at the bottom of the tank. There was more empty walls then fish to look at. They totally wasted a lot of potential space. Then you leave that and go to another big building where their was a ton of wasted space and only 2 penguins in a kiddie pool from Walmart. This place is just one big scam and a joke. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MINEY HERE!

Only reason for 2 stars and not one is because the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. It’s 33 a person after taxes and you can view the whole facility in about 20 min. A bird enclosure one big walk through aquarium and some gators. That’s about it. All in all not worth the money. “Dolphins exhibit was coming soon”

The experience was mostly pleasant. I really enjoyed the different species and the architecture of the Aquarium. Even the food was good and at a reasonable price. I will be going again once the Aquarium has matured more.

Everything looked amazing the walk through was very nice you can take great photos and etc

While this is a good place it is small and has a lot to work on. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable but there still only in there first week being open. If they keep improving on the park it will become a great place.

Well designed beautiful aquarium. Enjoyed the visit. Kids will definitely love it. Animals well cared for.

The overall facility was beautiful. I was frustrated that they are charging full price for a half open facility. To pay over $50 dollars for an adult and child is absolutely ridiculous. I had better see something that takes more than than an hour to see, for that price. ESPECIALLY when the full exhibit wasn’t even open. That’s a scam and sad for this facility to take advantage of people. The main facility was beautiful but had a lot of wasted space that could be full of fish exhibits. Good intentions Gulfport, but have to back up your advertising.

I had a great experience i flew all the way from AZ to take my niece and nephew and they LOVED IT!!!!! my nephew is obsessed with sharks so he really enjoyed the sharks ill have to come back again sometime when the dolphins get there, and the fact that they waited shows that they actually care about their animals safety, not to mention the staff is super friendly and willing to help and answer your questions and i was also impressed how good of a job they do with setting things up for social-distancing it made the experience even more comfortable/safe

This aquarium was amazing!!! There were so many fish there! Sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, you name it! The staff were so sweet and helpful, they were super cheerful! The interior was decorated beautifully. Adults and kids were blown away with all the attractions.

My experience at the aquarium was pretty good. Although they did not have everything in, it was still good. I enjoyed it very much. Everyone was very friendly and new much about their animals.

Definitely doesnt seem fair that theyre charging full price to see them still try and put the place together. The aquatic wondering is beautiful, but most of the rest is still being worked on and some places are still closed off. I dont feel like it was worth the price.

This is the best place on the coast to have fun with your funny there is touch stations, a onsite pop brothers, restaurant, and souvenir shop on premises. There is also a really cool tube that you can walk through that is in the main tank.

What an amazing place to visit! An absolute favorite of ours! Will be back to visit every trip!

Not worth the money. There were no dolphins, shows, or enough variety of species. They may should have waited to get everything in place before opening. It only took 30 minutes to see everything. I have been to much better ones for the price. Another issue was crowdedness and no social distancing in place.

I gave this aquarium 2 stars because I do not feel its worth the price!There are hardly any animals/fish and its like $30 a person.I will add tho, that they have only been open since August of 2020 ... so I WILL visit again one day in the future once they have had time to expand their amount of sealife!

Disappointing for the price. The facilities were gorgeous, but felt very empty. The main building in particular consisted of just two tanks: the big ocean tank, and a smaller tube tank with schooling fish. As I walked down the winding hallways, I expected to see Native Mississippi Fish Exhibits, or smaller tanks dotting the wall. But no, they were totally bare, only leading to different angles of the large tank.I understand that many of the animals couldnt come in due to the double hurricane threat, but even the main attractions felt incomplete/redundant. Also, despite the aquarium being on the smaller side, some signage or maps on the wall would be nice!Friendly staff though, and again, beautiful facilities. I just hope more exhibits arrive in the future, or that the price is lowered a bit!

Was Disappointed not all exhibits were open. There is a lot of Wasted space. couldve done a better job with it over all. A lot of exhibit are outside. I would recommend going in winter or spring! Not the Summer/fall time! To Hot!