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The Florida Aquarium - 30 Years

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 BenefitsPremiumStandardMini
Party Duration3 hours2 hours1 hour
Times9:00 AM - 12:00 PM10:00 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
Touch Habitat Time
Add-on Food Options
Animal Encounter
Cake
Time to Open Gifts
All Day Admission
Premium3 hours
Standard2 hours
Mini1 hour

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.

All Ages

Treasure Quest

Take a journey in an Aquarium-wide scavenger hunt in pursuit of hidden treasure.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Ages 2–6

Add-On: Meet Tango, Rocky, or Xochi

Meet one of The Florida Aquarium’s costume characters.

Cost: $75

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.

  • Birthday parties are designed for children ages 1–12. If you are interested in booking an adult birthday party, click here
  • Parties must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance. A $150 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of reservation
  • Final party details and remaining balance are due 10 days prior to the scheduled party
  • Additional birthday children can be added for a $50 fee. There is a maximum of three (3) birthday siblings
  • Parties cannot exceed the maximum capacity of your party space
  • Your guest count must include every adult and child, regardless of age, attending the party. Infants (0–1 years) will not be included in the cost of the party; however, they must be counted toward the capacity of your party space

  • No outside food is permitted. Water, lemonade, and a sheet cake from Publix are included in each party package. Additional food and beverages can be added and must be ordered and paid for in full 10 days prior to your party
  • You may bring in your own cake; however, no discount will be applied to the party package price. An additional $20 cake handling fee will be added to your reservation
  • Leftover food and beverage may not be taken home (with the exception of the Publix cake)
  • Prices are subject to change without notice

Contact SSA directly if any guests have food allergies at flaeducation@thessagroup.com or (813) 273-4000 ext. 4288.

View Birthday Party Menu

  • Open Ocean Room (Indoor) has a maximum capacity of 30 people
  • Coastal Room (Indoor) has a maximum capacity of 30 people
  • Green Room (Indoor) has a maximum capacity of 30 people
  • Backyard Room (Indoor) has a maximum capacity of 20 people
    • Note: The Backyard Room is designed for parties with the majority of guests being ages 1-5 due to toddler-sized tables
  • Inside parties with 31–60 guests will be in both the Coastal Room and Green Room
  • TECO Overlook Deck (outdoor) has a maximum of 60 people. Note: The activity for outside parties is playtime in our green space. Available through May 2026

Start Planning

Complete the request form for further information regarding availability, party space photos, and more.

Event Request Form