Mote Marine Science Education & Outreach Center

Anna Maria Island, FL | leisure | 1.5 to 3 hours

225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA


Overview

Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) is a world-class marine science facility at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, operated by Mote Marine Laboratory. Three major gallery wings — Florida's Gulf Coast, Indo-Pacific, and Florida Waters — showcase live sharks, Humboldt penguins, manatees, jellyfish, stingrays, and hundreds of marine species. Working research and STEM teaching labs visible to guests give the aquarium a unique scientific dimension beyond a typical zoo experience. Timed-entry tickets sell out on weekends and holidays; purchase online in advance for the lowest plan-ahead pricing.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Adults = $32, Youth (3-12) = $24, Under 3 = Free (plan-ahead pricing; higher closer to visit date)
Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Three Major Galleries

    Florida's Gulf Coast, Indo-Pacific, and Florida Waters galleries showcase diverse live animals.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Working Research Labs

    On-site working labs let guests observe real Mote marine science and STEM education in progress.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Buy Tickets Early

    Timed-entry sells out on weekends; purchase 30+ days ahead for the lowest plan-ahead pricing.

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