1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Mote has big news!
We're embarking on an ambitious campaign, Oceans for All: Improving Access to Marine Science & Technology.
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Dive into the Aquarium
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
By protecting our reefs, we protect our oceans; and the precious life in them.
See what's happening at Mote!
Mote events combine science, education and fun! Check out our events throughout the year, from family festivals to ocean lectures.
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As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests, Mote Aquarium Staff and Volunteers, and out of an abundance of caution, Mote Aquarium is temporarily closed to the public, effective March 16, until further notice. Regular updates of Mote Aquarium operations status will be available at either 941-388-4441 or online: mote.org/COVID19