Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sarasota
Address 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 Map, Tel (941) 388-4441 Call, Website
We LOVE Mote. Two main buildings can be divided by a lunch in the park that is adjacent. The first building allows time with smaller sea creatures, stingrays and sharks. Seahorses and the touch tank are our favorites. Patient and knowledgeable volunteers will answer endless questions,
The second building has sea turtles, manatees and dolphins. WOW! You really feel close to them, unlike some of the more commercial venues. Again, volunteers and Mote personnel are everywhere, for inquisitive minds.
They have a great website that will show you the true breadth of their offerings.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Admission includes access to Mote Aquarium, the Ann and Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center and Immersion Cinema.
Adults (over 12): $17
Seniors (over 65): $16
Youth (4-12): $12
Children (under 4): FREE
(They reciprocate with many facilities)
Eco boat tours depart from Mote Aquarium, AZA accreditation.