Mote & La Musica—The Carnival of Endangered Wonders: A Zoological Fantasy

Join us for a wondrous, musical evening with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and La Musica. When: April 10, 2026. Preshow reception with lite bites and wine for ticket holders at 5:00 p.m. Performance at 6:00 p.m. Location: Exploration Hall at Mote Science Education Aquarium. 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243. Tickets: $50* *Tickets to the concert does not include admission to Aquarium.  Get tickets Composer Michael Stephen Brown  The Carnival of Endangered Wonders: A Zoological Fantasy Presented in partnership with La Musica, The Carnival of Endangered Wonders: A Zoological Fantasy unfolds across fourteen vivid musical movements, each capturing a species at the hour it is most itself. From the first stirrings of an orangutan in Borneo at dawn to the hopeful call of the Puerto Rican parrot the following morning, this chamber ensemble performance invites you to experience wildlife through sound, imagination, and wonder. Hosted within Exploration Hall of the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA), this immersive evening blends artistry with conservation, reflecting Mote’s mission to advance marine science, inspire public understanding, and protect our oceans. Through music, storytelling, and the shared power of live performance, The Carnival of Endangered Wonders opens a doorway into the natural world—inviting us to celebrate, cherish, and safeguard the astonishing life we are fortunate to share. Join us for a night where chamber music meets conservation, imagination meets impact, and wonder takes center stage.