Whether you’re a classroom, homeschool group, corporate team, lifelong learner, scout group, or birthday party, our
live, interactive encounters bring you up close with fascinating marine animals—from mesmerizing jellyfish to rescued sea turtles. Led by expert educators, these sessions offer
behind-the-scenes insights, real-time Q&A, and exclusive animal interactions, all from the comfort of your home or classroom.
- Best for: Grades 3–12, adult lifelong learners, homeschool groups, learning pods, and public libraries.
- $111.11
- Jellyfish Journey: Join us for a stunning virtual journey into the gelatinous world of jellyfish. Mote is home to several mesmerizing species and anywhere from 150 to 1,000 individuals. Discover how we feed so many mouths and learn about the intriguing life cycle of jellyfish, including how we raise their babies. We also explore the connection between jellyfish and corals and the importance of jellies in marine ecosystems.
- Coral Curiosity: Dive into the fascinating world of corals! Discover how these vibrant marine creatures are crucial to our oceans, supporting diverse species, safeguarding coastlines, and paving the way for potential medical innovations. Learn from our ocean experts about their groundbreaking work in breeding resilient corals, testing treatments for diseases, and restoring damaged reefs through coral planting initiatives.
- Octopus Odyssey: Slip into the mysterious world of cephalopods! Featuring the captivating behaviors and unique adaptations of octopuses. Discover the remarkable intelligence of these marine marvels and learn about their close cousins, the cuttlefish. Our dedicated team takes special care of these clever creatures, providing them with puzzles to solve, like opening jars, playing with LEGOs, and exploring other engaging toys.
- Sharks Alive: Join us for a jawsome encounter with sharks. Meet the shark species we care for at Mote Science Education Aquarium, including bonnetheads, sandbars, nurses, blacknoses, and more, along with their cousins—the skates and rays. Then uncover the secrets of the shark lifecycle and how we care for these incredible creatures. Finally, see where our science meets conservation to ensure the future of these vital ocean dwellers.
- Seahorse Surprise: These fin-tastic fish are known for their unique life cycle, where males give birth to their young. We’ll also showcase the incredible variety of fish on our planet as we explore Mote’s successful aquarium breeding program. These programs not only deepen our understanding of fish life cycles but also help reduce the demand for collecting these amazing creatures from the wild.
- Axolotl Waddle: Discover the incredible life cycle and adaptations of axolotls, including their remarkable regenerative abilities. Explore the many challenges axolotls face in nature and how they thrive in human care, serving as ambassadors for this endangered species.
- Turtle Tales: Shell-ebrate turtles with a virtual visit to our resident reptiles. Meet the incredible animals at the heart of our conservation efforts and learn how we’re working to protect endangered sea turtles. From caring for rescued patients to monitoring nesting beaches and releasing hatchlings, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the science of survival. Discover what makes these reptiles so unique and how you can help them too.
- Otters & Their Waters: Slide into a virtual encounter with the playful North American River Otters. Meet our resident otters as we explore their habitat and their amazing aquatic adaptations. Learn about the vital role a healthy ecosystem plays in the lives of otters and the other creatures in their watershed world. Discover the challenges of caring for these energetic and intelligent mammals, and maybe see our animal-care team in action during otter training time.
- Manatee Mystery: Join us for an joyful encounter with our manatees. Watch as the manatees munch on lettuce or nudge the window with their snout. Discover how Mote scientists study manatees, from counting them via airplane surveys to making closer observations with drones. This research plays a vital role in advancing conservation efforts to save these threatened animals.
These program features live animals. Mote is proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has met rigorous, professional standards for animal care, wildlife conservation and research, education and more.
Connect with Ocean Experts—Live from Florida
