Star Wars fans and animal lovers are called to become “one with the force” when they visit Mississippi Aquarium to celebrate Star Wars Day starting Thursday, May 4.
From this Thursday to Saturday, the aquarium has scheduled Star Wars-themed events for all ages to enjoy such as meeting Darth Gator and experiencing the “Duck Side of the Force.”
Younglings and Padawans will be invited to complete an activity sheet and advance to the next stage of training, which includes meeting over 30 Star Wars costumed characters and watching underwater lightsaber battles in the Aquatic Wonders oceans habitat.
Attendees are also encouraged to join in on the fun by dressing up as their favorite characters from the legendary space saga.
Here’s the full schedule for the three-day event:
Daily Program – Thursday and Friday
- 10:00 a.m. Darth Gator (Gator Habitat)
- 11:15 a.m. Attach of the Clones (Aquatic Wonders, 3rd Floor)
- 11:15 a.m. Aviary Chat & Feed (Aviary)
- 11:45 a.m. Otter Won Kenobi Chat (Otter habitat)
- 12:30 p.m. Narrated Dolphin Training Session (Dolphin Habitat)
- 1:30 p.m. Darth Gator Feed, Thursday (Gator Habitat)
- 2:00 p.m. Chew-bark-a Chat & Feed (Beaver Habitat)
- 2:15 p.m. River Chat & Feed, Friday (Upper River)
- 3:00 p.m. Join the Duck Side (Aviary)
- 3:00 p.m. Oceans Feed (Aquatic Wonders, 3rd Floor)
Daily Program – Saturday
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Meet & Greet with themed costumers
- 10:00 a.m. Darth Gator (Gator Habitat)
- 11:00 a.m. Narrated Dolphin Training Session (Dolphin Habitat)
- 11:15 a.m. Attach of the Clones (Aquatic Wonders, 3rd Floor)
- 11:15 a.m. Aviary Chat & Feed (Aviary)
- 11:45 a.m. Otter Won Kenobi Chat (Otter habitat)
- 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Underwater lightsaber battle (Aquatic Wonders, 3rd Floor)
- 1:30 p.m. Darth Gator Feed (Gator Habitat)
- 2:00 p.m. Chew-bark-a Chat & Feed (Beaver Habitat)
- 2:15 p.m. River Chat & Feed (Upper River)
- 3:00 p.m. Join the Duck Side (Aviary)
- 3:00 p.m. Oceans Feed (Aquatic Wonders, 3rd Floor)
For more information or to buy a ticket to the Mississippi Aquarium’s Star Wars event, click here.
