The building and facilities are very clean and the few staff members we encountered were very friendly. I was extremely impressed and awe-struck with the preserved squid in one of their exhibits. Many of the aquariums and enclosures were very impressive (especially the otter one), however, I struggled to enjoy the trip in its entirety. During my walk, I found 2 separate fish with kinked bodies, 2 others with markings on their bodies (unsure of what it could be, but it was not a pattern of...

My family of 4 adults and 1 toddler visited Mote during late June. Most reviews I read stated that the museum was mostly covered and weather wouldn't really affect our visit. I would say, if you are not used to mid-summer in Florida, don't go here on a hot day. Only 1 section of 1 of the 2 buildings is air conditioned. A majority of the exhibits that we saw were outside. They have a covering, but it is almost as hot under the covering in my opinion. My toddler is a huge fish-lover and was...

Mote Aquarium Sarasota Review - 3.5/5 Save the Macaw.

I recently visited Mote Aquarium and had an overall enjoyable experience, though there were a few aspects that could be improved.

The aquarium itself is great, with a variety of exhibits that are fascinating to explore. I especially loved the stingray pond, where you can get up close to these beautiful creatures, as well as the vibrant fish tanks and the sharks, which were definitely a highlight. The otter, manatee, and turtle...