Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, Florida
Tel:
(941) 388-4441
Our Zoo and Aquarium Expert Says:
No one in the world has ever seen an adult giant squid alive in its natural, deep-water habitat, but the Mote Aquarium has preserved one that's 27-feet long for you to gawk at. Sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, and whales are also on site - and alive. You can attend exhibits on research in progress, and watch a short film on sharks and their feeding habits. Kids will enjoy touching sting rays, and parents probably will too.
Extras: Movies, Educational Presentations.
Open 10 am to 5 pm. $$$ (Expensive)
Statistics: 400,000 estimated annual visitors.
From Mote Marine Aquarium - Sarasota, Florida:
Dive into the exciting and unpredictable underwater world of marine life in Mote's all new Immersion Cinema. This state-of-the art theater features a 40-foot wide, HD screen complete with Dolby sound. Meet "Molly the Mollusk" a 27-foot-long preserved giant squid. The Goldstein Center houses Mote's Animal Care Program designed to rehabilitate sea turtles, dolphins and whales that are stranded in the wild.
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Tourist Attractions Near Mote Marine Aquarium - Sarasota, Florida