• Aquarium Hours are 9:30-5:00 
• The time on your ticket indicates your earliest arrival time. The typical visit is 2 hours at Mote Aquarium, but you're welcome to stay longer. 

• The Aquarium is currently booking times through the end of December. You will be emailed a ticket with your chosen entry time. 

• Children 2 and under do not need a ticket

• Members are able to book their free tickets online, up to the amount available on their membership, by selecting the date, Aquarium Tickets, the time that they would like to visit, and then picking the free member tickets listed as $0. For questions or issues please give us a call at 941-388-4441, ext 373. Due to capacity restrictions, member reservations are subject to availability.

*Exceptions to our online ticket policy: Tickets must be purchased on site, in person for the following admission specials: 
1. Active duty military personnel (one free admission for the active duty personnel with current ID)  

2.Guests applying reciprocal partner discounts (must show reciprocal zoo / aquarium membership card and ID). Reciprocal tickets must be purchased in person with ID and valid zoo / aquarium membership card - no exceptions. We cannot guarantee spaces for reciprocal tickets with our current limited capacity.  

Limited tickets are available for military / reciprocal walkups each day on a first come, first served basis. No other special offers are accepted at this time.