Birthday Parties

Celebrate Your Special Day Under the Sea!

Celebrate your birthday at Ripley’s Aquarium with fascinating fish and magnificent sharks. Invite family and friends and we’ll take care of the rest. Dive in and join us for a splashtacular birthday to remember!Perfect for anyone who wants to celebrate their special day under the sea. Reservations are required.

Birthday Celebration Includes:

  • Admission to the aquarium after the party.
  • Cake, ice cream and punch.
  • A personalized greeting from a diver during a dive show.
  • Goody bags for each child and a special gift for the birthday child.
  • Ripley’s Aquarium invitations.
  • Party Space
  • An educator to host your party.
  • Take home craft.

Birthday themes (choose one) include:

  • Aquarium
  • Mermaids
  • Pirates

Additional Options:

  • Appearance from Sharkee
  • Appearance from the Aquarium Pirate
  • Swim with the Stingrays (in water program)
  • Splash with the Mermaids (in water program)
  • Fancy Fins Mermaid Makeover

NOTE: We do not allow any outside decorations to be brought in to include balloons, confetti and streamers. We do not allow any outside food to be brought in all food must be ordered from our Feeding Frenzy Snack bar.

Prices

Final counts for attendees must be received on Wednesdays by noon of the week prior to the party.

Payment is required at time of Reservation. A $50.00 non-refundable processing fee if party is cancelled or party is a no show.

  • $225.00 + tax  for 1-10 people (child or adult)
  • $350.00+tax  for 11-20 people (child or adult)
  • $350.00+tax  for 21-30 people (child or adult)

Additional Option Pricing

Appearance from Sharkee $100.00 / ½ hr appearance

Appearance from the Aquarium Pirate $25.00 / ½ hr appearance

Swim with the Stingrays (in water program) $30.00 + tax per child
Must be six years of age. Minimum of six people. Must bring swimsuit and Towel
Includes learning session on the rays and in the water for 15 minutes with the rays

Splash with the Mermaids (in water program) $30.00 plus tax per child
Must be six years of age. Minimum of six people. Must bring swimsuit and Towel
Includes 15 minutes in water with a Ripley’s Mermaid

Fancy Fins Mermaid Makeover $19.99 plus tax per child
Minimum five girls. Includes hairstyle, make up, t-shirt
Photo packages additional charge

Birthday cake, ice cream and punch for additional option packages:

  • 1 – 10 People   $18.00 plus tax
  • 11 – 20 People  $32.00 plus tax
  • 20 – 40 People  $44.00 plus tax

Checking In Once You Arrive

All attendees will need to check in with Guest Services upon arrival and sign in.

  • The party attendees are free to visit the aquarium for as long as they want until close.
  • As a courtesy, Ripley’s Aquarium asks that all party attendees be accompanied by an adult while in the aquarium.

For Reservations & Additional Information

To make reservations please call 843-916-0888 ext. 3226.  You can also email your questions to education@ripleys.com.