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Admission from $33. Open Daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mote Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota invites visitors to explore marine life from around the world while learning about ocean science. The Indo-Pacific gallery features blacktip reef sharks that swim overhead, and guests encounter Florida's iconic coastal species alongside cownose rays and other aquatic animals. The facility includes Workforce Development Labs and STEM Teaching Labs where visitors discover the scientific research behind the exhibits. An audio tour makes all galleries accessible by reading exhibits aloud. Mote SEA also hosts special programs including Mote SEA Yoga Flow classes, the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit, and Shark Pups & Grown Ups sessions. The aquarium offers birthday parties and venue rentals for events. Active duty U.S. military members receive free admission with a current military ID when visiting in person. Tickets are available online through mote.org.
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3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 31 · 10:30 amEvent
Families drop in for hands-on, dive-in science fun led by Mote educators. Each session features a different quick activity or mini-exploration perfect for curious kids discovering something new about the oceans.
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“Dates: October 31, 2026 at 10:30 am”
Nov 1 · 10:30 amEvent
Families drop in for hands-on, dive-in science fun led by Mote educators. Each session features a different quick activity or mini-exploration perfect for curious kids discovering something new about the oceans.
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“Dates: November 1, 2026 at 10:30 am”
Nov 3 · 2:00 pmEvent
A free virtual jamboree for World Jellyfish Day featuring the weird and wonderful world of jellies. Families drift through the jelly life cycle, meet Mote's mesmerizing species, and discover why these gelatinous animals matter.
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“Dates: November 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm”
Free admission for active duty service member with current military ID
“Active Duty U.S. Military – Mote offers free admission for the active duty service member with a current active duty U.S. military ID”
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