A wonderful place to get up close to the marine life in and around Florida. A touch aquarium for the kids is grand. Don't miss this great attraction. More

I took my son to both the Aquarium and the Laboratory and he had a great time More

Great place to take the kids to see all of the creatures beneath the sea. More

Dated facility with some interesting exhibits. The kids enjoy it, the adults have visiting more exciting presentations. More

Great for small kids who just love seeing animals without crowds....a little like Clearwater marine(home of Winter) but on a smaller scale. More

We have a family pass for the science museum in Tampa and they offered a reciprocal pass to get in free at the Mote in April so we figured we couldn't pass that up! As a family with two daughters with totally different tastes (one being a teenager) finding places we all enjoy is not easy. The Mote was a... More

One of the highlights of any trip to Sarasota, spend some time learning about the local sea life and all the Mote's amazing programs to protect and study them. Shark tank is my favorite exhibit, but how can you not love the manatees? More

From the gorgeous aquariums to the turtle rescue display, this is a must-see for visitors or residents alike. Mote is just south of the bridge connecting Lido Key to Longboat Key. It is a beautiful area, surrounded by water. After we took in the laboratory (approx 3 hrs), we walked across the street to grab lunch at "Old Salty Dog".... More

We spent a morning at the Mote Aquarium during our recent trip to Sarasota. The main building was interesting but we really enjoyed the building with the turtles, dolphins and manatees. We especially enjoyed the ecological lessons and learning about the animal hospital. More