GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Four African penguin chicks have hatched at the Mississippi Aquarium. The chicks were born in late January to each of the colony’s mated penguin pairs.
Aquarium officials said the chicks are doing well and hitting all of their milestones.
The chicks will be visiting the Mississippi Aquarium on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 1:45 p.m. through Easter Sunday.
“We’re excited to see our colony continue to thrive and grow under the incredible care of our Animal Care and Veterinary crews,” said Jeff Gibula, President and CEO of Mississippi Aquarium. “I encourage everyone to come see the penguin chicks while they are on campus for this limited time.”
The four new chicks join three other penguins hatched at the Mississippi Aquarium in 2025 — the first penguins hatched in Mississippi. African penguins are a critically endangered species.
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The Mississippi Aquarium is located at 2100 E Beach Boulevard.
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