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1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
The oceans support life as we know it, providing the food we eat, the recreation we enjoy, the very air we breathe. Oceans cover 71% of the Earth, and the challenges they face are equally vast.
Mote Marine Laboratory—an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution—is advancing research-based solutions to ensure our oceans can heal and thrive. Help us put leading-edge marine science and ocean conservation into action. Become a Mote Change Maker by making a gift today.
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Mote is proud to have earned a four-star ranking and a score of 100%—the highest possible scores—from Charity Navigator. This means that Mote is a highly effective nonprofit organization and our supporters can give with confidence. Mote has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar and is proud to be recognized as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator for its accountability and transparency.
Throughout the month of March, Mote Aquarium experiences high daily visitation volume with many timed ticketed entry slots selling out. Guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance in order to guarantee entry.
Mote Aquarium is open seven days a week at our normal hours, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. We hope to SEA you soon!