{"id":20647,"date":"2025-09-23T09:53:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=20647"},"modified":"2025-09-23T10:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:45:10","slug":"tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/programs\/tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind The Science Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These immersive experiences take you beyond the public exhibits and into the heart of Mote\u2019s mission. Guided by professional Mote educators, you will explore insider access areas to discover the science behind our habitats, the innovative care of our animals, and the groundbreaking research Mote is conducting around the world. Perfect for ocean lovers and curious minds alike, these tours offer powerful connections to the science, conservation and education shaping the future of our oceans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Behind the Science Tours cannot be attended without purchased <a href=\"http:\/\/mote.org\/tickets\">Admission tickets to Mote SEA.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ages: <\/strong>+6<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">Maximum group size: <\/strong>6 participants<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">Cost:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">\u00a0$31.50 for members, $35 for non-members\u00a0<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">(Please sign in with the email associated with your membership to receive member-only pricing)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">Length:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">\u00a0Appx. 40 minutes per tour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1nG-tL-ChWz7q0Dtu7dDq9fHzTcWmtibLcYm7rZbHCw8\/edit?usp=sharing\">Behind the Science Tour Policies<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These immersive experiences take you beyond the public exhibits and into the heart of Mote\u2019s mission. 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