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World Oceans Day Family Festival
Date: June 8, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Courtyard


Contact: Stacy Alexander
Phone: 941-388-4441 ext. 509
Email: stacyalexander@mote.org

A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon — join the fun during the World Oceans Day Family Festival on June 8 at The Aquarium at Mote Marine Lab. Mote’s World Oceans Day event will feature a Dr. Seuss theme to spotlight the ocean's deep connection to the human spirit and the boundless inspirational power of our natural world's greatest resource.

This year’s event will feature games and crafts focused on green practices, marine science and conservation by Mote and other local organizations.

Official sponsors of World Oceans Day are Association of Zoos and Aquariums, The Ocean Project, Dr. Seuss and Random House Children's Books.

Details for Visitors:

  • What: World Oceans Day Family Festival
  • When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8
  • Where: Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway in Sarasota
  • Cost: Free with admission to Mote Aquarium. Admission is $19 for adults, $18 for seniors over 65, $14 for kids ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and younger. Mote Members always get in free.



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