1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Samantha Simpson is a Coral Reef Restoration Staff Biologist at Mote's Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration on Key Largo, FL. Prior to her employment at Mote, Samantha completed her degree in Marine Science at the University of Florida. Her position is to support Mote’s coral reef restoration activities through coral husbandry, outplanting, and monitoring. Samantha coordinates field operations facilitating coral restoration and research in the Upper Keys as well as captains Mote vessels.
B.S. in Marine Science, University of Florida, 2018
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!