This is a learning experience that kids would love. Manatees, dolphins, turtles, fish. All brought here for rescue, and receiving treatment. Wonderful aquarium.

I took my son to both the Aquarium and the Laboratory and he had a great time

It was OK for the aquarium. I think there are better aquariums in Tampa, however I would say that Mote does many, many good things for the area. Lots of testing and training. Just think they could make the aquarium bigger and better.

for a certain price, we did a boat cruise and the aquarium itself was awesome.

A small aquarium that looks run down. Definitely needs maintenance, and attention paid to the animals. Did not leave with a feeling of enjoyment, but rather left feeling sorry for the animals housed there.

I visited with my 4 year old and husband and we had a great day out which kept my daughter's attention. The aquarium itself is nicely laid out and well kept. It is mostly staffed by volunteers (some have been doing it over 20 years!) and they are amazing, so friendly and informative. We especially loved the jellyfish and sharks... More

Mote Marine is a research facitiy but brings it to a level that will interest kids of all ages. They have a great animal collection and plenty of staff to answwer any questions.

This is a great little place to visit - I have been here a few times.

This is a terrific aquarium. Well laid out and easy to navigate. We would've liked better signage for each fish display telling more about the fish so we could read on our own however, the volunteers did a great job with the explanations. They do not have the doors set up for wheelchairs very well either. Other than that, great... More