Mote Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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4.5/5
(4.4K) · Aquarium in Sarasota, United States
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Mote Marine Laboratory advances marine science worldwide and shares our discoveries through our public aquarium and education for all ages.

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Jan 16, 2025
It's a low key self guided tour of lots of tanks full of fish and coral reef life. Some of the healthiest reef life I've ever seen in captivity. Not a huge selection of fish. No petting that I saw an…Full review by Lucy's A
Dec 28, 2024
Visited first time with our granddaughter who is two years who was absolutely fascinated by the beautiful fishes, turtles, otters, sharks and manatees and many more. The bird sanctuary was also love…Full review by PrincessNan7
Dec 7, 2024
Wonderful and extensive displays in 2 big buildings. The docents were all very friendly and informative. Be sure to stop at the Free Bird Rehab center between the 2 buildings (but be sure to donate o…Full review by travelerx070
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Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit, marine research organization based on City Island in Sarasota, Florida, with additi…
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Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent not-for-profit marine research organization based on City Island in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1…
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a fabulous facility, often considered one of the best in the fields of marine research and wildli…
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Are masks required?
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Masks not required, but the areas can be very busy (think crowded). I wore mine much of the time.
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I’m very concerned with animal welfare and for this reason I don’t usually visit zoos or aquariums, however, Mote …
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I’m very concerned with animal welfare and for this reason I don’t usually visit zoos or aquariums, however, Mote seems like a place dedicated to marine health and all that rely on it, are all the inhabitants of the aquarium kept in large enclosures and treated well? Did any part of this make you feel upset for the marine life? Thanks!
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Hi, we felt that the animals were well cared for. They were in the process of building a larger area which should make it even more comfortable for the animals!
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what is admission for a senior on Oct.28,2020?
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I don’t remember, but if you go to their site, it will be listed. Tickets must be purchased online before you go.
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Answer by Ellen E · Oct 28, 2020
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How can I find out what current red tide conditions are?
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Mote’s Beach Conditions Reporting System provides shoreline observations as often as twice daily:
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