New York Aquarium Birthday Parties

Make your aquatic explorer's birthday an unforgettable experience by celebrating at the New York Aquarium! Your guests will have a wild time discovering exhibits and sharing all the fun with friends and family. Each party is 2 hours long and includes an animal encounter, private party room, party host and more! One parking pass will be given to the party family.

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Shark Party

Your guests will have a wild time celebrating your child's birthday at the New York Aquarium! The Shark Party includes VIP shark exhibit experience, shark activities, small animal encounter, and a party host to lead you through the fun!

PRICE: Up to 25 guests | Non-members $900 | Members $810
Up to 35 guests | Non-members $1000 | Members $900
Up to 45 guests | Non-members $1100 | Members $990
+30 minutes additional time | $100
AGES: 3-12
DAYS/TIMES: Saturday or Sunday
10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.

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For more information about our parties, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.


* PLEASE NOTE THAT A 10% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR DATE. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY COORDINATOR PRIOR TO SELECTING YOUR DATE IN OUR ONLINE STORE.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email nyaeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the New York Aquarium Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.



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