Mote Marine Laboratory advances marine science worldwide and shares our discoveries through our public aquarium and education for all ages.
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Feb 21, 2025
Great day and fun for all. The staff was very informative and helpful. Make sure to check out the additional building across the street and the bird sanctuary!Full review by crossinbourke
Feb 18, 2025
A nice aquarium exhibit of sea life and includes a second building with turtles and such plus a wild bird exhibit. The price is a little steep ($29 for adults) but it's going to a good cause so... …Full review by Bob S
Jan 16, 2025
It's a low key self guided tour of lots of tanks full of fish and coral reef life. Some of the healthiest reef life I've ever seen in captivity. Not a huge selection of fish. No petting that I saw an…Full review by Lucy's A
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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No, i never felt concerned about the treatment of the fish and animals. They appear to do a great job there/