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Location
Accessibility
Audio tour available to hear exhibits read aloud
Visitor tip
Book the behind-the-scenes Gulf Coast tour for the most memorable experience — visitors consistently highlight this as the trip's highlight, with knowledgeable guides providing deep insights into sea life.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the third-floor outdoor viewing area with panoramic views and photo booth, and request to view the first-floor shark tank from inside the event hall for the best tank viewing angle in the building.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Highlights
- Marine life from around the world, sharks, Florida coastal species, STEM labs
- Hours
- 9:30am – 5:00pm daily
- Membership
- Yes — unlimited visits plus 100+ reciprocal zoos/aquariums
What visitors say
We had such a wonderful time at the new aquarium. All the enclosures were clean and well done, each animal seemed engaged and happy. Everything was clean and there were touch tanks and children activities if you have any young ones. The…
Mote SEA Aquarium is definitely impressive from the outside, the building itself really stands out. However, once you go inside and walk through the exhibits, it’s not quite as impressive. Many of the tanks feel sparse, with a lot of…
This is a great place for the entire family! It starts when you walk in the door, with an interactive map app that let's you point to an exhibit; manatees, sharks, turtles, etc.,and the map shows the path from your location to the…
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Did You Know?
- Mote Membership provides reciprocal admission to more than 100 zoos and aquariums nationwide, making it one of the most widely accepted aquarium memberships in the country
- The aquarium features a three-floor layout with a showstopper shark tank and includes interactive touch tanks, VR experiences, and behind-the-scenes Gulf Coast tours
- Review data shows manatees are the most frequently mentioned animal (75 mentions), followed by otters (55 mentions) and penguins (35 mentions), indicating these are signature exhibits
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