Gulf Islands Waterpark is the largest family-friendly waterpark on the Gulf Coast. They've got miles of slides, rides for every age and an endless lazy river.
Located in a 1915 schoolhouse, under the large live oaks, just blocks from the beach in Gulfport, MS, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a special place for children and their grown-ups. Inside, 15,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits encourage fun, learning and creativity. Discover different cultures at Celebrate the World We Share, board the train at Dolan Avenue Depot, and create a mini masterpiece at our art studio, Art Knows Anything Goes. Outside, oak-covered acres provide more space to let the imagination run wild. Play house in the trees, tap a tune in the outdoor musical garden, and explore the tiny town of Kids Street.
DIVE IN with a family-friendly aquatic adventure at Mississippi Aquarium! This state-of-the-art aquarium spans six acres and consists of both indoor and outdoor habitats featuring a wide array of animals including dolphins, otters, beavers and more. Inside Aquatic Wonders, get up close and personal with some of the friendliest rays and sharks before venturing into one of only a few complete 360-degree tunnels in the country!
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is a non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purposes of public education, conservation, and research on marine mammals and sea turtles in the wild and under human care. All admission and interactive program proceeds go toward our conservation efforts. IMMS has been an active participant of the National Stranding Network since its inception. IMMS is the premier stranding organization in the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama region of the Gulf Coast with the capability and expertise to care for sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles. IMMS serves as an important educational resource for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, incorporating programs for conservation, education and research of marine mammals, sea turtles, and their environment.
