Penguin Easter Egg hunt 2025

Date: Apr 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Penguin Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19

Mississippi Aquarium is trading in their Easter bunny eggs for special penguin eggs! Throughout the day on Saturday, April 19, Mississippi Aquarium guests will be able to enjoy free easter egg hunts throughout the day as well as photos with the Easter bunny!

One golden penguin egg will be hidden on campus and the finder will win two annual passes!

Easter Bunny Photos:

Easter Bunny will be available from 11:00am-3:00pm with breaks in between. Guests are welcome to take their own pictures, but the photo team will also be present to capture any of those special moments. Photo packages will be available for purchase.

Food and Beverage Specials:

Visit Treetop Treats or Pelican Point Café for special easter themed treats and food to keep you and your family fueled up for the hunt!

Ambassador Meet & Greets:

HOP TO IT! Meet our bunny ambassadors at 2:30pm each day! Chat with our animal care staff on the work required to care for these animals and learn about wild rabbits.

FREE with General Admission or Annual Pass

EGG HUNT SCHEDULE

Located on the West Lawn accessed through the MSAQ Flood gates between Dolphin and Otter. 20,000 Treat Filled Eggs will be available with hunts scheduled throughout the day.

9:20 AM | 1-3 year olds Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:25 AM | 4-6 year olds Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:30 AM | 7-12 year olds Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:35 AM | 1-3 year olds Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:40 AM | 4-6 year olds Exclusive for Annual Passholders
9:45 AM | 7-12 year olds Exclusive for Annual Passholders
10:30 AM | 1-3 year olds
10:45 AM | 4-6 year olds
11:00 AM | 7-12 year olds
11:30 AM | 4-6 year olds
11:45 AM | 7-12 year olds
12:00 PM | 1-3 year olds
12:15 PM | 4-6 year olds
12:30 PM | 7-12 year olds
12:45 PM | 1-3 year olds
1:00 PM | 4-6 year olds
1:15 PM | 7-12 year olds
1:30 PM | 1-3 year olds
1:45 PM | 4-6 year olds
2:00 PM | 7-12 year olds
2:15 PM | 1-3 year olds
2:30 PM | 4-6 year olds
2:45 PM | 7-12 year olds
3:00 PM | 1-3 year olds
3:15 PM | 4-6 year olds
3:30 PM | 7-12 year olds
3:45 PM | 1-3 year olds
4:00 PM | 4-6 year olds
4:15 PM | 7-12 year olds

Parents are allowed to participate with the 1-3 age group. Children will be wristbanded based on age group.

ONE GOLDEN EGG will be hidden on campus and will contain a voucher for 2 annual passes. Only one winner of this special prize. First come, first served.