Opening in 2025 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida The future of ocean discovery is on its way. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is preparing for the exciting opening of Mote Science ...

July 6, 2025, was our final day of general-admission ticket sales at Mote Aquarium on City Island, Sarasota. Now, our Aquarium team is focused on preparing for the opening of Mote Science Education ...

Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay ...

Oceans for All We’re creating the spectacular new Mote Science Education Aquarium on 12 acres in Nathan Benderson Park, a nexus site for Sarasota and Manatee counties and the southwest Florida Region.

Mote’s long-standing plan in preparation for the new facility has included a period of time where operations at Mote Aquarium on City Island would transition to focus efforts on animal quarantine and ...

Join Mote Marine Laboratory to watch the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July Fireworks from our coral nursery at Reefhouse Resort & Marina, a prime viewing spot on Blackwater Sound! Before ...

Escape the summer heat and dive into the wonders of the ocean with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium! Celebrate World Oceans Week by learning about loggerhead sea turtles and virtually exploring the ...

Otterly Pampered: A Night out for Mom! Whether you’re a mom, celebrating a mom, or just in need of some well-deserved pampering, join us for a special evening at Mote Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Center ...

Color Our Ocean Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a colorful virtual learning journey beneath the waves. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, ...

With your support, Mote Marine Laboratory will… Complete our strong rebound from the hurricane impacts of 2024 with no interruptions to our vital marine science, conservation, and wildlife ...

Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Coral Gene Bank (Gene Bank) has recently achieved significant milestones in coral restoration and marine conservation, paving the way for a more promising future ...

Instructions Grab a coin or other object to use as your game piece. Spin the wheel and move forward by the number of spaces it lands on. If you land on a green space, use Mote’s online animal ...