If you’re looking for an alluring and interactive experience for you and your guests, then Mote’s Marine Mammal Center is the perfect venue for you! Engage with the Sea Turtles while enjoying hors d’oeuvres or play with the otters while sipping on a refreshing cocktail. From a formal dinner to a casual cocktail style gathering – this intimate open air Aquarium environment is a unique setting where your guests will never be bored.

Capacity

  • Cocktail Style Max Capacity: 200
  • Seated Dinner Max Capacity: 80

Hours

  • 5:30 – 11 p.m.
  • Set up may take place after 5 p.m.
  • Break down may take place at the conclusion of your event.
Invited guests got a preview of Mote's new Otters & Their Waters exhibit on February 25, 2016.
Mote's Marine Mammal Center
Shelby Isaacson's children visit the aquarium to model for photos for a membership brochure on Monday, July 10th, 2017.
Donor appreciation event for PGT, a local company who contributed to the creation of Mote's otter exhibit. ------- **Photo Usage** Photo may be used with proper permission and the following credit line: "Photo by Alexis Crabtree/Mote Marine Laboratory."
Animals at Mote Aquarium celebrated Valentine's Day with special treats and enrichment activities on Thursday, February 14, 2019. ------- **Photo Usage** Photo may be used with proper permission and the following credit line: "Photo by Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory."
Invited guests got a preview of Mote's new Otters & Their Waters exhibit on February 25, 2016.