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Comments:	Dive into the Aquarium. Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See Sharks, Manatees and Sea Turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life. <p> Both machines are now pre-loaded with Zinc pennies and take credit card, $4 all four designs only, or $1 bills for a single design. Still hand crank. <p> Machine 5: (2018) is in the main aquarium building, on the right as you enter the atrium; it's a bit tucked away. All have 'Mote Marine Laboratory' on them. <br> 1) Two Rays, <br> 2) Three Jellyfish, <br> 3) Seahorse, <br> 4) Two Sharks <p> Machine 6: (2023) is in the second building and very hard to find, even the workers didn't know it was there. All have 'Mote Marine Laboratory' on them. <br> 1) Otter, <br> 2) Two Manatees, <br> 3) Alligator <br> 4) Sea Turtle. <p> <b>Retired machines:</b> <p> Retired 1: 1) 'Mote Marine Rescue Center', Shark logo, <br> Retired 2: 1) Manatee, 2) Snook, 3) 'Mote Marine Rescue Center', shark logo, 4) Sea Turtle, <br> Retired 3: 1) Dolphin 3) Stingray 3) Shark, 4) Seal, <br> Retired 4: (2015) 1) Two Dolphins, 2) Two Manatees, 3) Alligator 4) Sea Turtle. <p> 3/23 -Machine 4 retired <p> Both machines are now pre-filled and take credit card $4 all four designs or $1 bills for a single press still hand crank though. <p> 4/28/25: Admission is required for both, but you only have to pay once. Show your receipt for the second building. <br> Machine 5 is in the main aquarium building, on the right as you enter the atrium; it's a bit tucked away. <br> Machine 6 is in the second building and very hard to find, even the workers didn't know it was there. Follow the green turtles (I think?) to the Marine Mammal Center building from the first building. Once inside, turn right, into a single room that's touch me tanks on the left and a single large tank straight ahead. To the right of the big tank, there are animal footprints leading around a barricade and through a doorway into a big open air courtyard. Straight across from that opening are some vending machines, and the penny machine is with them.
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Mote Marine Rescue Center

Machine Locations > Florida

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL , 34236

Phone: (800) 691-MOTE

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Dive into the Aquarium. Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See Sharks, Manatees and Sea Turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.

Both machines are now pre-loaded with Zinc pennies and take credit card, $4 all four designs only, or $1 bills for a single design. Still hand crank.

Machine 5: (2018) is in the main aquarium building, on the right as you enter the atrium; it's a bit tucked away. All have 'Mote Marine Laboratory' on them.
1) Two Rays,
2) Three Jellyfish,
3) Seahorse,
4) Two Sharks

Machine 6: (2023) is in the second building and very hard to find, even the workers didn't know it was there. All have 'Mote Marine Laboratory' on them.
1) Otter,
2) Two Manatees,
3) Alligator
4) Sea Turtle.

Retired machines:

Retired 1: 1) 'Mote Marine Rescue Center', Shark logo,
Retired 2: 1) Manatee, 2) Snook, 3) 'Mote Marine Rescue Center', shark logo, 4) Sea Turtle,
Retired 3: 1) Dolphin 3) Stingray 3) Shark, 4) Seal,
Retired 4: (2015) 1) Two Dolphins, 2) Two Manatees, 3) Alligator 4) Sea Turtle.

3/23 -Machine 4 retired

Both machines are now pre-filled and take credit card $4 all four designs or $1 bills for a single press still hand crank though.

4/28/25: Admission is required for both, but you only have to pay once. Show your receipt for the second building.
Machine 5 is in the main aquarium building, on the right as you enter the atrium; it's a bit tucked away.
Machine 6 is in the second building and very hard to find, even the workers didn't know it was there. Follow the green turtles (I think?) to the Marine Mammal Center building from the first building. Once inside, turn right, into a single room that's touch me tanks on the left and a single large tank straight ahead. To the right of the big tank, there are animal footprints leading around a barricade and through a doorway into a big open air courtyard. Straight across from that opening are some vending machines, and the penny machine is with them.

Machine 6 - 2023

Machine 5 - 2018

Retired 1

Retired 2

Retired 3 - Shipped 12/05

Retired 4