Experts' Choice Award Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
What the experts agree on
This world-class research facility combines interactive exhibits with impressive tanks—touch stingrays, watch 135,000 gallons of sharks, and spot manatees and sea turtles among 100+ marine species. A perfect beach break for families.
“Kids get to touch such cool stuff as stingrays (minus the stinger) and watch sharks in the shark tank at this excellent aquarium. ”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "A renowned research facility, the Mote is also a popular tourist attraction." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Part-research center, part-aquarium, Mote Laboratory & Aquarium features nine exhibits, including two interactive areas and a 135,000-gallon shark tank." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a break from the beach, take the family on an outing to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to spot manatees and sea turtles"
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Travel + Leisure "Located on City Island, the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a world-class indoor/outdoor facility that houses manatees, sharks, sea turtles, otters, and more than 100 other marine species"
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