Mississippi Aquarium
Maryann Meadows is a skilled biologist with extensive experience in animal care and conservation education. Currently serving as Biologist I at Mississippi Aquarium since August 2019, Maryann has previously worked as an Animal Experience Specialist at Newport Aquarium from May 2016 to August 2019, where engagement with audiences on conservation and proper animal handling was a key focus. Additional experience includes a brief role as a Life Sciences Apprentice at Indianapolis Zoological Society in late 2018, where Maryann received basic zoo keeping training and contributed to creating enrichment for marine species. Prior experience as a Teacher's Assistant at Thomas More University involved supporting chemistry labs and student learning. Maryann holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Thomas More University, completed in 2019, and a high school diploma from Notre Dame Academy.
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Mississippi Aquarium
Mississippi Aquarium will tell the incredible story of all of Mississippi's aquatic resources from the Delta to the coastline and the remarkable connection that ties all of the state's natural resources uniquely together. Featuring the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and beyond, the roaring waters of the mighty Mississippi River and the wetlands and marshes of the tranquil bayous, the story of Mississippi's natural resources had never been told in this extraordinary way. The Aquarium understands that living in Mississippi is about the outdoor experience and the relationships of its people. Mississippi Aquarium represents education, conservation and community. The Aquarium will provide visitors many opportunities to be entertained and fully immersed in the aquatic wonder that Mississippi has to offer.