Daren McCurdy

Review of Mote Marine Laboratory

I had a really awesome time at Mote Marine Lab and...

I had a really awesome time at Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium. You actually get 3 different experiences for the price of one. The first is the aquarium, which is standard fare for an aquarium. The second is a temporary exhibit showing some fossils of old sea creatures, and the third is the laboratory itself, which has things like baby sea turtles, a rehab center, and manatees.

For anyone visiting from out of town, there are a couple of cool parks nearby to visit, as well, including a really unique boardwalk. You can definitely spend upwards of 3 hours in the aquarium and the area. Highly recommend checking this place out. It was one of the highlights of my trip to Sarasota.