Mote Aquarium

Aquarium Sarasota, Florida, United States

What to expect

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a marine research organization and public aquarium located in Sarasota, Florida. The aquarium showcases more than 100 marine species, including sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and fish of all shapes and sizes. It offers touch pools, viewable working labs, and high-tech interactive exhibits that highlight the world-renowned research of the adjoining Mote Marine Laboratory. The aquarium is family-friendly and provides educational programs for people of all ages, as well as volunteer and internship opportunities. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is part of a larger organization that conducts research on various marine topics, including coral health, ocean acidification, and marine conservation

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This family's experience:

Activities: We learned about sea turtles, sharks and seahorses

Highlights: We particularly liked the behind-the-glass look we got into the Seahorse Conservation Laboratory, as well as the insights we were able to get into Mote’s work to save sea turtles ✨