Science Is The Attraction

Mote Aquarium is your gateway to the ocean, featuring hundreds of marine animal species and windows into Mote Marine Laboratory, where real scientific research happens. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Reserve Tickets 
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Tickets MUST be purchased online to guarantee entry. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase at the admissions window. On busier days, we have sold out and we cannot guarantee tickets will be available.

Visit our 135,000-gallon shark habitat, meet our resident manatees and sea turtles, and explore coral reefs and other ecosystem displays teeming with diverse fishes, cool crustaceans and gracefully drifting sea jellies. Explore our wild watershed through habitats featuring energetic river otters, roseate spoonbills, an alligator and more. Discover ocean-animal moms, dads and babies in our "Oh Baby!" gallery. Mote Aquarium is proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has met rigorous, professional standards for animal care, wildlife conservation and research, education and more.

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    • Fin Fact

    Mote's resident manatee, Buffett, is trained to participate in his own healthcare and in research to benefit his species. We've learned about manatee vision, hearing, sense of touch, physiology and more thanks to this willing participant. Go Buffett!

    Fin Fact

    Mote's resident manatee, Buffett, is trained to participate in his own healthcare and in research to benefit his species. We've learned about manatee vision, hearing, sense of touch, physiology and more thanks to this willing participant. Go Buffett!

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