Birthday Parties 

Thank you for your interest in birthday parties at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps! Our parties are designed for ages 2-9. Our goal is to provide an educational and fun experience for the birthday child and guests.

Each Party Includes

• Aquarium admission for paid participants
• Private party room with Birch Aquarium Instructor
• Live animal encounter
• Aquarium tour with Instructor relating to party theme
• 30 minutes party patio time for cake and snacks (we do not provide cake and snacks)
• Take-home crafts for children relating to party theme
• Age-appropriate gift bag for children
• Three hours of free parking
• Decorations (table cloths, birthday banners)

• Up to 20 participants - $400 / $360 Member
• Up to 25 participants - $500 / $450 Member
• Up to 30 participants - $600 / $540 Member
• One adult required for every five children under the age of 12
• Participants include children and adults
• No more than 30 participants per party

• Parties may be booked no more than three months in advance and minimum of two weeks advance booking is required.
• A non-refundable $50 deposit is required at the time of booking.
• At least two weeks notice is required to change your date.

Program Details
2 to 3 Years Old
4 to 5 Years Old
6 to 9 Years  Old

- FAQ's (pdf)
- Birthday checklist (pdf)
- Map & Directions (pdf)
- Downloadable invitations
- Birthday Gift Idea: Adopt-a-Fish - give the gift of caring!