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Choose Your Package
Traditional Party
$24.99 per child
- Admission into the aquarium
- 60 minutes in the Private Party Room w/host
- "It's My Birthday" button
- Bag of Cookies for each child
- Juice Box for each child
- Plates, napkins, utensils
- $15 per adult
Premium Party
$28.99 per child
- Includes everything in the Traditional Party
- 90 total minutes in the Private Party Room w/host
- + Cheese Pizza for each child (2 slices per)
- + Ranger Pack for the birthday child
- $15 per adult
Ultimate Party
$33.99 per child
- Includes everything in the Traditional + Premium Party
- 90 total minutes in the Private Party Room w/host
- + Goody bags for each child
- + Private shark mascot meet & greet
- $15 per adult
Party Policies & Terms
- Birthday parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
- 15-person minimum including at least 10 children required.
- 35-person maximum room occupancy.
- Adults and children (ages 2+) require paid tickets to attend. Children under 2 are free.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled party time to check in & maximize your time in the Party Room
- All party guests must arrive on time and enter together.
- Your time in the private party room begins at your scheduled start time and cannot be extended.
- You may bring in a store-bought cake which includes a list of ingredients. No other outside food or drink is permitted.
- No additional décor is permitted in the party room.
- Open flames (i.e. lighting candles) and balloons are not permitted due to fire regulations.
- Enjoy your self-guided tour of the Aquarium after your party has concluded.
- Birthday Party tickets are non-refundable within 2 weeks of your Party date. This includes unused tickets on the day of your party.
- Additional food requests for Ultimate and Premium parties must be made at least 2 weeks before your party date. Additions are not guaranteed if requested within two weeks of your party.
Extras & Add-Ons
Make the most of your visit with our Ranger Pack, which includes 3 fun missions for kids to complete throughout the aquarium! The Ranger Pack also comes with a lanyard, magnifying glass & pencil. Just $5.00 each and can be added to your online shopping cart before checking out.
Includes all digital photos taken at the main entrance green screen (perfect for a Birthday Group Photo!). Just $10 and can be added to your online shopping cart before checking out.
Add a party bag for each child in your party! Party bags include a pencil, stickers, and a small gift/toy.
Items may vary and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Décor & Invitations
Enjoy stress-free planning with the following:
- Access to our decorated private party room
- Dedicated party host in your party room
- Party supplies (tablecloths, plates, napkins, and utensils)
- Birthday Button for the Birthday Child
- Refreshments & Snack
- Store bought cakes are permitted.
- No other outside food or beverages allowed.
- Pitchers of water will be available.
Download SEA LIFE party invitations to print and pass out to party guests.
What to Expect on Your Special Day
WELCOME & CHECK-IN
Please have the group leader check-in at the Admissions counter 15 minutes prior to your Party time. Gather your entire group just outside Admissions and wait for the Party Host to collect you.
PRIVATE PARTY ROOM
Enjoy our private Birthday Party room. Beverages and snacks will be served. Plates and utensils are available if you choose to bring your own birthday cake.
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FOOD & DRINKS
Each child will receive a bag of cookies and juice box. You may bring in your own store-bought cake, but no other food is permitted.
TOURING THE AQUARIUM
Your party package includes admission into the aquarium for all your guests. The self-guided tour is usually 60-90 minutes, but you may stay as long as you like.
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FIN-tastic birthdays for kids!
Shell-ebrate your birthday child with a party fit for a SEA star!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Parties must be booked online at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Payment is taken at the time of booking in order to reserve your party package, date, and time.
Our party room can accommodate up to 35 guests maximum.
If you have a group of 30-35 people, you will not be able to book your party online. Please contact us to book your party manually at: sealifemichigan@sealifeus.com
You may bring a store-bought cake (or cupcakes), but no other outside food or beverage is permitted.
Yes, each adult requires a paid ticket to enter. Adult tickets are discounted at $15 and can be added to your basket during your online booking process. Additional tickets can be purchased at the door.
We recommend your entire group arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled Birthday Party time.
If you are running late, we will do our best to accommodate your party in the time remaining, but we cannot extend your time in the private room past the amount allotted.
If some of your guests arrive late, our party host will do their best to escort all late guests to the party room but there may be a delay.
Please bring with you the email confirmation of your order, either printed or you can present this on your mobile device. Again, you are also able to bring a cake or cupcakes but no other outside food or beverages are allowed.
Other than the above, no need to bring anything else. We’ll handle the rest!
Yes, but there must be at least one adult for every 10 children present. Pick-up can take place in front of the Aquarium where you first arrived. We ask that Birthday parents communicate this to any parents who are just dropping off their children for the party.
We're Here to Help
If you have any questions about our Birthday Parties, please contact us at: sealifemichigan@sealifeus.com
