Mote Marine Laboratory advances marine science worldwide and shares our discoveries through our public aquarium and education for all ages.
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Apr 23, 2025
I loved this place! It was family friendly with a lot of hands on experiences for the family. I would recommend this. I loved the manatee.Full review by Navigator63783225964
Feb 25, 2025
Love love love. I was able to get so close to a sea turtle and to manatees. The layout is fun between inside and outside exhibits. The place is very clean and staff/volunteers were all very friendly …Full review by Nicole A
Feb 23, 2025
We did a boat ride out of Mote Marine and had a marine biologist onboard. She was excellent with her knowledge, and the crew were wonderful. What a great way to spend a few hours on a boat, affordab…Full review by AROB171
I’m very concerned with animal welfare and for this reason I don’t usually visit zoos or aquariums, however, Mote seems like a place dedicated to marine health and all that rely on it, are all the inhabitants of the aquarium kept in large enclosures and treated well? Did any part of this make you feel upset for the marine life? Thanks!
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Hi, we felt that the animals were well cared for. They were in the process of building a larger area which should make it even more comfortable for the animals!