Mote SEA Sensory and Accessibility Supports
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Sarasota, Florida - Sarasota County
Source checked
Jun 1, 2026
Tampa Bay
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
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Quick answer
Mote SEA Sensory and Accessibility Supports has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Mote SEA gives Sarasota and Bradenton-area families a source-backed aquarium visit option with sensory bags, quiet-area planning, wheelchair access information, and visitor support details to confirm before going.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a Sarasota marine science organization and aquarium that publishes visitor accessibility and sensory-support information for Mote SEA.
Quick facts
- Program info
- https://mote.org/aquarium/
- Contact page
- https://mote.org/contact/
- Phone
- 941-388-4441
- info@mote.org
- Ages
- Aquarium visitors of many ages; families should confirm sensory, mobility, stroller, and caregiver needs before visiting
- Season
- Year-round aquarium visits by current Mote SEA hours, ticket availability, and exhibit schedule
- Cost
- Families should confirm current ticket prices, discounts, membership options, refund rules, parking, and sensory or accessibility support availability before purchasing.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Mote SEA is near University Town Center. Families should confirm current hours, sensory-bag availability, quiet areas, parking, and ticket policies before visiting.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Sensory-supported aquarium visit
Aquarium visit planning with sensory bags, weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, sensory guide, quiet areas, and accessibility details.
- Ages
- Aquarium visitors of many ages; families should confirm sensory, mobility, stroller, and caregiver needs before visiting
- Season
- Year-round aquarium visits by current Mote SEA hours, ticket availability, and exhibit schedule
- Schedule
- Families should check current Mote SEA hours, ticket windows, crowd expectations, quiet-area availability, and exhibit access before visiting.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current ticket prices, discounts, membership options, refund rules, parking, and sensory or accessibility support availability before purchasing.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 1, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Mote's public accessibility page says Mote SEA provides sensory bags, weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, a sensory guide, quiet areas, wheelchair access information, service-animal information, and visitor accessibility details.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Sensory-supported aquarium visit
Mote's public accessibility page says Mote SEA provides sensory bags, weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, a sensory guide, quiet areas, wheelchair access information, service-animal information, and visitor accessibility details.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names sensory bags, weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, sensory guide, quiet areas, wheelchair access information, service animals, and accessibility details.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm entrance routes, parking, elevators, restroom access, stroller policies, service-animal guidance, sensory bag checkout, quiet areas, exhibit sound or lighting, and whether the visit fits the participant's sensory and mobility needs.
What we checked
What we found: Mote's public accessibility page says Mote SEA provides sensory bags, weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, a sensory guide, quiet areas, wheelchair access information, service-animal information, and visitor accessibility details.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteMote Aquarium Accessibility
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Mote SEA Sensory and Accessibility Supports reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
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