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Birthday Parties

SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium Birthday Web

FIN-tastic Birthdays for Kids

Shell-ebrate your birthday child with a party fit for a SEA star! Birthday parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.

Aquarium Birthday Package

 
TRADITIONAL PARTY
15 person minimum

Standard

$27.99

All-Inclusive Per Person Price

Calendar Dates
See available dates

Calendar Dates
See available dates

Aquarium Admission

Aquarium Admission

1 Hour Private Party Room w/ Host

1 Hour Private Party Room w/ Host

Juice Box for each guest

Juice Box for each guest

Bagged cookies for each guest

Bagged cookies for each guest

Birthday Button for Birthday Child

Birthday Button for Birthday Child

Plates, Cups, Napkins & Utensils

Plates, Cups, Napkins & Utensils

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.

Décor & Invitations

Enjoy stress-free planning with the following:

  • Access to our decorated private party room for 1 hour
    • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Traditional Package includes the following:

  • Aquarium Admission
  • 1 hour private party room with host
  • 1 juice box for each guest
  • 1 bag of cookies for each guest
  • Birthday Button for the birthday child
  • Plates, napkins, cups, and utensils

  • Reservations must be booked online at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Payment is taken at time of booking in order to reserve your party package, date and time
  • For additional questions, please email our Booking Coordinator, Riley Scher at riley.scher@merlinentertainments.biz

Our party room can accommodate up to 35 guests maximum.

If you have a group of 30-35 people, please contact Riley Scher at riley.scher@merlinentertainments.biz or call (248) 289-9404 to book your party.

You may bring a store-bought cake (or cupcakes), but no other outside food or beverage is permitted. 

  • Yes, whether part of a party or just visiting the aquarium, all guests require a ticket
  • The per-person package price is the same for adults and children in your party
  • Each paid party guest will receive everything included in the package

We recommend your entire group arriving 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 1 hour 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.

Ready to Book?

All parties must be reserved online and paid in full to secure your party date. 

We're Here to Help

If you have any questions about our Birthday Parties, please contact Riley on our booking team at riley.scher@merlinentertainments.biz

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