Birthday Parties
Party with the Fishes
The Florida Aquarium welcomes children ages 1–12 to have a fantastic birthday celebration with us! With four unique party spaces to choose from, a birthday at the Aquarium is sure to make a splash!
*Birthday parties are held on Saturdays and Sundays.
All Parties Include:
- A private party space
- Aquarium party host
- Visit from one of the Aquarium’s animal ambassadors
- Delicious cake from Publix
- Water and lemonade
- Special gift for the birthday child
- Digital party invitation
- Aquatic-themed decorations
- Party supplies (cups, napkins, plates, forks, candles)
- Admission to the Aquarium for all guests
| Party Benefits | Premium | Standard | Mini |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party Duration | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 hour |
| Times | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM or 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Activity/Mini Tour | Yes | Yes | No |
| Touch Habitat Time | Yes | No | No |
| Add-on Food Options | Yes | Yes | No |
| Animal Encounter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cake | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Time to Open Gifts | Yes | No | No |
| All Day Admission | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Party Activities
For Standard and Premium Parties Only
Take your party to the next level with one of our exciting activities! All activities include a mini tour of the Aquarium.
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All Ages
Treasure Quest
Take a journey in an Aquarium-wide scavenger hunt in pursuit of hidden treasure.
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Ages 4–12
Creature Challenges
Animals have unique skills we can only dream of having! Put your skills and knowledge to the test and see how animals compare in different creature challenges.
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Ages 4–12
Put it to the Test
Discover the wacky world of science and channel your inner mad scientist with exciting and interactive science experiments.
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All Ages
Totally Jaw-some
Dive in and discover that there is more to sharks than their teeth as we look at shark jaws in an exciting game.
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All Ages
Let's Shell-ebrate
Let’s celebrate and splash into the world of turtles! Look at different turtles from around the world and even create your own monster turtle!
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All Ages
Outdoor Playtime
Enjoy playful moments in the Florida sun with interactive activities and relaxing vibes in our lush outdoor greenspace — perfect for family fun and fresh-air adventures!
(For TECO Outdoor Deck parties only)
Add Ons
Available for all party packages
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Ages 2–6
Add-On: Meet Tango, Rocky, or Xochi
Meet one of The Florida Aquarium’s costume characters.
Cost: $75
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All Ages
Add-On: Meet Another Animal
Meet a second animal during your animal encounter.
Cost: $50
Party Planning Made Simple
From booking timelines to food, décor, and party room options, we’ll take care of the details so you can focus on the fun. Review the information below to ensure your celebration goes swimmingly.
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Complete the request form for further information regarding availability, party space photos, and more.