Official photos1 / 6
Zoos & AquariumsSarasota, FLUnited StatesOfficial pages checked
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Mote Sarasota field trip with Mote SEA field-trip options, self-guided tours, advance ticket planning, and new aquarium location context.
Quick decision
Can this work for your trip?
Best forStrong for elementary through high school marine science, research, conservation, aquarium habitats, and Sarasota field trips.
BookingOfficial Sarasota Field Trips cover educator-led Mote SEA field trips, while the Self-Guided Tour page supports self-paced class visits.
Food / arrivalMote SEA visitor information and directions should be used for current parking and arrival instructions at the new aquarium location before sending.
Trip facts
What matters for planning
Price estimatePublished rates available: $19, $29, Free, and more.Open prices
Booking windowOfficial Sarasota Field Trips cover educator-led Mote SEA field trips, while the Self-Guided Tour page supports self-paced class visits.Mote tripsMote self-guided
Group rulesClass size, chaperones, teaching-lab capacity, arrival time, lunch expectations, and guided versus self-guided format are booking decisions for Mote.Mote tripsMote self-guided
Lunch / arrivalOfficial Sarasota field-trip guidance focuses on aquarium exploration and teaching-lab learning rather than publishing a general school lunchroom.
Parking / busMote SEA visitor information and directions should be used for current parking and arrival instructions at the new aquarium location before sending.
AccessibilityAccessible routes, service animals, sensory needs, restrooms, teaching-lab access, and arrival/drop-off should be settled before assigning groups.
Weather fitGood choice for rainy days.
More guides
Compare nearby options
Good to know
The former City Island aquarium is closed to the public; confirm that families and buses are using the new Mote Science Education Aquarium location.