Porcupinefish - Porcupinefish at Mote Aquarium Photo
Hang Tough - Hang Tough at Mote Aquarium Photo 2
Manatee boop at Mote Aquarium Photo 3
Hugh and Buffett - Hugh and Buffett at mote Aquarium Photo 4
Sandbar shark Photo 5
Squirt - Squirt at Mote Aquarium Photo 6
Stingrays at Mote Aquarium Photo 7
Otters at Mote Aquarium Photo 8
Roseate Spoonbill at Mote Aquarium Photo 9

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236-1004 (941) 388-4441

At Mote Aquarium you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs, and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of the adjoining Mote Marine Laboratory. See more than 100 marine species – most found in Florida waters – including sharks, manatees, sea turtles and fish of all shapes and sizes. General admission includes access to Mote Aquarium and the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center. Mote offers a variety of educational programs for people of all ages, as well as volunteer and internship opportunities.

Amenities

Beaches & Parks Details

  • Equipment/Facility Rental
  • Restrooms
  • Wildlife/Bird Watching

General Info

  • Family-Friendly
Porcupinefish - Porcupinefish at Mote Aquarium Photo
Hang Tough - Hang Tough at Mote Aquarium Photo 2
Manatee boop at Mote Aquarium Photo 3
Hugh and Buffett - Hugh and Buffett at mote Aquarium Photo 4
Sandbar shark Photo 5
Squirt - Squirt at Mote Aquarium Photo 6
Stingrays at Mote Aquarium Photo 7
Otters at Mote Aquarium Photo 8
Roseate Spoonbill at Mote Aquarium Photo 9
Porcupinefish - Porcupinefish at Mote Aquarium Photo
Hang Tough - Hang Tough at Mote Aquarium Photo 2
Manatee boop at Mote Aquarium Photo 3
Hugh and Buffett - Hugh and Buffett at mote Aquarium Photo 4
Sandbar shark Photo 5
Squirt - Squirt at Mote Aquarium Photo 6
Stingrays at Mote Aquarium Photo 7
Otters at Mote Aquarium Photo 8
Roseate Spoonbill at Mote Aquarium Photo 9