Mote Membership Levels

New for 2013! In order to better serve our members' needs, we have made improvements to the Mote Membership levels offered. Please review the list below or click here for a downloadable PDF of the updates.

1. LOGGERHEAD ~ $60
   Unlimited free visits to Mote Aquarium for the individual cardholder for one year. (Total of one.*)
2. DOLPHIN PAIR ~ $75
   Unlimited free visits to Mote Aquarium for the cardholder and one guest to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of two.*)
3. MANATEE FAMILY ~ $100-One Year; $180-Two Years
   Unlimited free visits for the cardholder and up to three guests to Mote Aquarium for one or two years. (Total of four.*)
4. JELLYFISH FAMILY ~ $150-One Year; $270-Two Years
   Unlimited free visits for the cardholder and up to five guests to Mote Aquarium for one or two years. (Total of six.*)
5. SEAHORSE HERD ~ $300
   Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to seven guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of eight.*)
6. SEA STARS ~ $500
   Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to nine guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of 10.*)
7. ANGELFISH - $1,000
   Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to eleven guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of 12.*)

Membership Benefits

As a Mote Member, you'll get an insider's view of our research, have unlimited access to our visitor-friendly Aquarium, receive special educational opportunities and get regular updates about Mote science. 

1. Admission with your guests to Mote Aquarium for one year.**
2. Reciprocal benefits granting Mote members free or discounted admission to more than 100 zoos, aquariums and gardens across the country and in Canada and Mexico. 
3. Discounts on most purchases at Mote Aquarium gift shops, on education programs (including summer camps and family programs), on children's Birthday Parities and Breakfast at Mote for adults and on the Sarasota Bay Explorer boat cruise.
4. Special Members' rates for the annual Special Lecture Series. The Special Lecture Series is an evening lecture series featuring renowned scientists and experts speaking on many fascinating marine-related topics. Lectures are normally scheduled between January and March.
5. Subscription to Mote publications: Mote E-News (a monthly e-mail newsletter of Mote happenings), Mote Magazine, a quarterly publication covering the stories of Mote's sea science research.
6. Early registration for Mote Summer Camps (for "Seahorse Herd" membership levels and above. 

Member Reciprocal Benefits
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has reciprocal agreements with zoos, aquariums and museums nationwide and in Canada and Mexico. These agreements allow Mote Members free or discounted admission to other facilities.

We now have reciprocal agreements with more than 100 other Zoos, Aquariums and Museums!

• Click here for downloadable PDF a our Reciprocal List.

 Gift Memberships • Give the Gift of Mote Membership

A Gift Membership is the perfect way for you to share your love of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with friends and family who have the same sea-worthy interests.
Click HERE to give the gift of Mote membership.