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Your guests will have a wild time celebrating your child's birthday at the New York Aquarium! The Sea Lion party includes VIP seating to the Sea Lion Show, animal encounter, ocean activities and a party host to lead you through the fun! 

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the New York Aquarium. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Coordinator prior to booking online at nyabirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Coordinator will reach out to you within 3 business days, at which time you will have the option to add on additional participants or party time for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

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

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the New York Aquarium. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Coordinator prior to booking online at nyabirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Coordinator will reach out to you within 3 business days, at which time you will have the option to add on additional participants or party time for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

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!

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the New York Aquarium. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Coordinator prior to booking online at nyabirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Coordinator will reach out to you within 3 business days, at which time you will have the option to add on additional participants or party time for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

Bring your little fish for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through the Aquarium before it opens. Enjoy this unique experience with your toddler including sensory activities, crafts, songs and movements! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you'll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close.

Ocean Motion- May 10, 2026
How do sea creatures move? We will explore ocean animal motion through songs, stories, games, and movement. From waddling penguins to gliding rays, it's a playful, active dive into coordination, curiosity, and fun—just for little movers and shakers!

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All walkways are wheelchair accessible and stroller parking will be provided anywhere strollers cannot go.

This ticket is for one child ages 0-5 and a caregiver. If you would like to add on one additional adult, you may do so during check out. (Add-on tickets are limited.)

Make a splash at our new brunch event “Brushes and Bubbles”! Drink in ocean vibes as you brush up on your art skills. With sea-inspired scenes, fin-tastic fun, and a wave of creativity, it’s shore to be an unforgettable day of coastal color and cheers!

For ages 21 and up. 

Join us for a special Girl Scout event in honor of Endangered Species Day! We will dive into the world of ocean conservation and learn how to protect endangered marine animals. Scouts will take part in hands-on activities, work towards conservation-related badges, meet a live animal ambassador, trade SWAPS, and receive a commemorative event patch.

Ticket is per person & children must be accompanied by an adult. All levels are welcome. We recommend a 1:5 ratio, but require 1 adult for every 10 children.