1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL , 34236

Phone: (800) 691-MOTE

Website

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.

2/26/26: Location is closed to the public now. Machines have been moved to their new location. JLT