FAQs
What kind of animals live at Mississippi Aquarium?
Mississippi Aquarium's indoor/outdoor campus features 12 fresh and salt water habitats and over 200 species of aquatic animals including bottlenose dolphins, North American river otters, sharks, stingrays and more!
How can I work/volunteer/intern at Mississippi Aquarium?
The Aquarium provides careers, internships and volunteer opportunities for those looking to gain exciting, hands-on experience and give back to our community. We post job and intern openings on the CAREERS page of our website. Click the VOLUNTEER link at the top of the homepage to apply to volunteer.
How much are tickets?
Plan Ahead Pricing - General Admission tickets include full access to Mississippi Aquarium exhibits from dolphins to otters!
To view daily general admission ticket prices, visit the "Buy Tickets" page and please select the number of tickets needed for your visit and click “Choose Times.” Selecting specific calendar dates will allow you to review daily prices.
*Pricing is dependent on the day of your visit.
How do I get an annual pass?
You can purchase an annual pass at the ticketing window in the Aquarium's entry plaza or visit the ANNUAL PASS webpage to purchase online. Upgrade your general admission ticket to an annual pass within 14 days of purchase.
How do I get a group rate?
Groups rates are applied for 15 or more guests. Groups receive a 15% discount off the total price of admission. Groups of 50 receive 15% discount PLUS one complimentary ticket. Group rates are only available with a single payment transaction and are only available for purchase through our Group Sales Manager or at the Aquarium Ticket Office at sales@msaquarium.org.
How big is Mississippi Aquarium?
The Aquarium contains one-million gallons of both salt and fresh water. Sitting on 5.8 acres, the Aquarium contains over 80,000 square feet of exhibits connected by landscaped walkways with plantings representing all seven Physiographic Regions of Mississippi.