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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy

Sarasota, FL 34236

+1 (941) 388-4441

http://mote.org

Mote Marine Laboratory, located in Sarasota, Fla., is a nonprofit organization and a private, marine research laboratory. Spread over an area of more than 10 acres, the laboratory is funded through a variety of federal, state and local grants and is supported by various individual donors and foundations. Mote Marine Laboratory was established more than 50 years ago, and has several field stations and public exhibits in Key West, Summerland Key and Charlotte Harbor in Florida. The laboratory specializes in conducting a variety of research on sharks. It also conducts researches in various marine science disciplines and has several research centers. Mote Marine Laboratory also operates a public aquarium that serves more than 400,000 visitors every year.

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4.5327 reviews

steve e.

12/4/2025

What a way to spend a few hours and learn about our oceans and life under water. The Aquarium is three levels, after having your ticket scanned you enter into a massive mezzanine and your choices...

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Brenda L.

11/10/2025

The good: My kids had a fun day at the aquarium! The self-help kiosk in front was easy to use. The parking lot had plenty of parking spots. The surrounding area had nice water features with a...

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Bernadette P.

10/10/2025

Note-this review is for the new Mote Science Education Aquarium located in Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch. Recently opened, you should buy tickets in advance, they do sell quickly. Parking hasn't been...

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Stephanie P.

4/14/2025

Visiting the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium was easily the best decision during our visit in Sarasota. There is so much sea life to learn and explore between both buildings. The volunteers...

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