New York Aquarium Birthday Parties
Make your aquatic explorer's birthday an unforgettable experience by celebrating at the New York Aquarium!
Each party is 2 hours long and includes an animal demonstration, private party room, party host and more! One parking pass is available for the party family.
Birthday parties are held only on Saturdays in summer. Please see below to check availability.
Sea Lion Party
Your guests will have a wild time celebrating your child's birthday at the New York Aquarium! Our experienced Party Coordinator will facilitate ocean-themed activities, an animal demonstration with one of our touch pool animals of your choice, and your guests will have reserved front row seats to our Sea Lion Celebration show!
PRICE: | Up to 25 guests | Non-members $950 | Members $850 26 - 35 guests | Non-members $1075 | Members $975 36 - 45 guests | Non-members $1200 | Members $1100 *We require a $250 deposit to reserve the party. *One parking pass is available for the party family. *No alcohol can be brought in. |
AGES: | 3 - 11 |
DAYS & TIME | Saturday or Sunday 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
*You may opt to add the Shark Touch Pool experience for an additional $250 or an additional 30 minutes in the party room for $100.


Shark Party
Your guests will have a wild time celebrating your child's birthday at the New York Aquarium! Our experienced Party Coordinator will lead your guests through a VIP shark touch pool experience, ocean-themed activities, and an animal demonstration with one of our touch pool animals of your choice!
PRICE: | Up to 25 guests | Non-members $950 | Members $850 26 - 35 guests | Non-members $1075 | Members $975 36 - 45 guests | Non-members $1200 | Members $1100 *We require a $250 deposit to reserve the party. *One parking pass is available for the party family. *No alcohol can be brought in. |
AGES: | 6 - 12 |
DAYS & TIMES: |
Saturday or Sunday 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
*You may opt to add VIP seating at the Sea Lion Show for an additional $250 fee or an additional 30 minutes in the party room for $100.
Adult Birthday Parties
Celebrate your inner child! Make your birthday or special occasion an unforgettable experience with a party at the New York Aquarium! You and your friends will have a fin-tastic time celebrating birthdays, special occasions, or just a day off from work with our Adult Party package which includes VIP seating to our Sea Lion Show AND a shark touch pool experience!
PRICE: | Up to 25 guests | Non-members $950 | Members $850 26 - 35 guests | Non-members $1075 | Members $975 36 - 45 guests | Non-members $1200 | Members $1100 *We require a $250 deposit to reserve the party. *One parking pass is available for the party family *Alcohol would be an additional charge only purchased from the cafe - no outside alcohol |
AGES: | Adults only (ages 21+) |
DAYS & TIMES: |
Saturday or Sunday 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
*You may opt to add VIP seating at the Sea Lion Show for an additional $250 fee or an additional 30 minutes in the party room for $100.

* PLEASE NOTE THAT A $250 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR DATE.
ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE REACH OUT TO OUR PARTY COORDINATOR AT nyabirthdayparties@wcs.org.
For more information about our parties, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.