What do penguin feathers feel like? What sound does a penguin make? How can we help endangered African penguins in the wild? Find out during a Penguin Encounter at Mississippi Aquarium! Our Penguin encounter gives participants the opportunity to touch and learn about the African penguins at Mississippi Aquarium.
The program includes a 5-minute educational chat, 10 minutes with a penguin and trainer, and a Q&A session after the interaction. Participants will be in small groups during this encounter.
We ask any participant with special needs to please contact us at education@msaquarium.org in advance so that we may ensure the best experience possible.
What's Included
- 5-minute Education Chat
- 10-minute Penguin Interaction and Q&A with Penguin Trainer
- Aquarium General Admission
You will be asked to remove all jewelry and put away all personal belongings before your animal encounter. A pod will be provided for storage. Each of the pods are labeled with a different penguin so you can pick which name you like or pick the pod of your favorite penguin.
Mississippi Aquarium not responsible for loss or theft.
Viewing is not available for family and friends who have not purchased an encounter ticket.
Before checking in for the encounter, guests must present their tickets at the gate. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your encounter to participate. The animals will not wait for late guests. If you arrive late, you will have to reschedule.
Please note that a 7% ticketing fee will be applied to the total ticket price at checkout. As a non-profit, this fee helps cover the costs associated with ticket processing, secure payment handling, and customer service support. The fee is non-refundable and applies to each ticket, encounter, or pass purchased.