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Kayaking with Mote
Join our trained educators on a variety of kayak tours for an opportunity to explore Sarasota Bay.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Join our trained educators on a variety of kayak tours for an opportunity to explore Sarasota Bay.
Campers can dip their toes into Mote's groundbreaking research while having a blast.
5K, 1-mile and Virtual Run registration open!
We're making exciting progress toward creating our new, Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)!
Learn MoreOur manatees, sharks, sea turtles and otters are ready to meet you 365 days a year at Mote Aquarium, located just minutes from downtown Sarasota and Lido Beach. Visitors can explore touch pools, hands-on exhibits and windows into the science and conservation of Mote Marine Laboratory. Come have a blast and discover why Science Is The Attraction!
By protecting our reefs, we protect our oceans; and the precious life in them.
Mote events combine science, education and fun! Check out our events throughout the year, including many virtual events you can enjoy from the comfort of home.
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!