Mote Aquarium Visitor Survey

Your opinion is important to us. We appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete this survey. It will help us in our efforts to continually improve the visitor experience at Mote Aquarium.

Please tell us about yourself:
Date of Visit
Time of Visit
  10 a.m. - noon
 noon - 2 p.m.
 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Zip Code
# in your party
# children under 12
# of adults
Are you a Florida resident?
 Yes  No  Seasonal
 
Gender
 M  F
 
Age
 0-18  19-25  26-35  36-50
 51-65  65+  
Category (Please check all that apply)
 Visitor  Staff  Volunteer  Member/Guest
 
Education
 Pre-High School  High School  College  Graduate School
 
How often do you visit Mote?
 1st time  Monthly  Semi-annally  Annually
 Other  
If other, please describe:
When was the last time you visited?
Why did you decide to visit today?
How did you first become aware of Mote?
 Word of mouth  Advertising
 Brochure  Internet
 Mote Mobile Exhibit  News
 Other  
If other, please describe:
Have you ever visited the Mote web site at www.mote.org prior to completing this form?
 Yes  No
 

Please tell us about your recent experience at Mote Aquarium:
Please rate your overall experience on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being poor and 5 being outstanding
 1  2  3  4  5
 
Please select three experiences (other than dining) that you found most memorable:
Memorable Experience 1
Memorable Experience 2
Memorable Experience 3
Describe what specifically you liked about the first memorable experience
Describe what specifically you liked about the second memorable experience
Describe what specifically you liked about the third memorable experience
Did you meet any of our volunteers during your visit (they wear teal shirts)?
 Yes  No
 
Did they provide you with helpful information?
 Yes  No
 
Did you purchase anything in the Gift Shop?
 Yes  No
 
Did you eat at the Deep Sea Diner?
 Yes  No
 
If you ate at the Deep Sea Diner, please rate your experience on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being poor and 5 being outstanding
 1  2  3  4  5
 
Do you have any suggestions on how or where we can improve your experience?
How likely are you to recommend to friends and relatives that they visit Mote Aquarium?
 Highly likely  Somewhat likely  Somewhat unlikely  Not at all likely
 
We'd like to know your impressions about Mote and your understanding of the work we do.
What were your expectations of Mote Aquarium, prior to this visit?
What is the overall message, if any, that you got from your visit?
What is one new idea you are taking away with you?
I didn't know or realize that
It reminded me that
What do you think Mote's mission is?
How do you think Mote programs are funded? (check all you think apply)
 Federal Government  State of Florida  Public Fundraising
 Foundation Grants  Private Donations  Aquarium Admissions Fees
 
If you are interested in receiving updates on Mote information and programs, please leave us your e-mail address. It will NOT be shared with third parties
About Us

Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of our mission. Mote is an independent nonprofit organization and has seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages.

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