Mote Aquarium is Open! How to get tickets to Sarasota’s $130M Science and Education Aquarium (SEA)
Located at Sarasota’s University Town Center (UTC), discover Mote’s spectacular new $132 million facility—home to more than one million gallons of awe-inspiring aquatic exhibits featuring manatees, turtles, sharks, stingrays, playful otters, adorable penguins, and even a giant octopus. Each habitat is powered by cutting-edge life support systems that ensure pristine water quality and constant monitoring, allowing these incredible animals to thrive in ocean-like conditions. Mote also takes innovation a step further by creating all of its own saltwater right on site.
The largest tank at Mote holds 400,000 gallons of saltwater and stands two stories tall. The Florida Waters exhibit on the third floor contains animals like otters and manatees. Guests who are willing to crawl on their knees can access a viewing window that puts them right beside the penguin area. Mote also features a virtual reality experience for an additional fee. With touch tanks galore, Mote is a can’t miss stop for Siesta Key visitors!
Tickets can be purchased on-site or on-line at https://ticketing.mote.org/events/06635617-3233-f0f3-79fa-092eea8061c6?_gl=1%2a7qnft%2a_gcl_au%2aNTk4NzE0NTk3LjE3NjAwMDk2MTg.%2a_ga%2aMTg1MDc3MzQ3OS4xNzYwMDA5NjE5%2a_ga_6793193SHN%2aczE3NjAwMDk2MTkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjAwMDk2MTkkajYwJGwwJGgw
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