Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Wonderful place! Most of the animals here are rescued but still help to educate the public. Very large with lots of exhibits and a lot of touch exhibits too. The animals all have large enclosures and appear very healthy and happy. Great for anyone young or old.

Fantastic display great staff. I enjoyed the entire experience. The outdoor was nice but was really hot during our visit wish we would have had more time with less heat. The vr experience cost an additional $6 and was worth it we did the shark one. Love the otters but was outdoor and kinda warm. Happy and we will return.

Not sure if it was because I had low expectations for this place, but I was very impressed with this aquarium. The layout flows nicely, with no bottlenecks. Both indoor and outdoor areas are fun and well designed. The food area is well placed, and has a nice menu. Walking to the second building could be an issue during rainy days, though. But once you're there you'll be treated to cool turtle and manatee exhibits. Overall a fun time if you have a couple of hours to burn.

Before our trip, we heard such great things about the Mote Aquarium. Our visit lived up to the hype and more. On the surface, the aquarium doesn’t seem like much but it’s packed with interesting displays! Some of our favorites included the sharks, eels, river otters, turtles, and alligators. On top of those, there is plenty more to experience. The staff is more than friendly and were always there to lend a hand, give advice, or teach us a mini lesson. We spent about 2-3 hours going through both buildings. Overall, a great trip and experience and a place I think everyone should, especially with kids.

So much fun! The exhibits are well done and very informative. I like that some were inside, some are outside. The volunteers are helpful and able to share lots of information about the creatures on display. One member of our party has some mobility issues; she was able to move about with ease, access the restrooms, access exhibits on the second floor of each building, etc. A really great experience.