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Kids love our aquatic life at the Oklahoma Aquarium, so we want you to celebrate your child’s birthday with us! All party packages include general admission and unlimited time in the aquarium to enjoy the fish and their habitats.
CONTACT
Please send inquiries to the events department at events@okaquarium.org or call 918-528-1532.
FISHING POND PARTY PACKAGE
Enjoy an afternoon of fishing in our pond located just steps away from our main exhibits! We'll provide fishing poles and bait for your fun-filled outdoor adventure.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
With our behind-the-scenes tour, guests will visit our small and large animal quarantine facilities where we care for animals prior to placing them on exhibit. Visitors will see our juvenile bull sharks, a sea turtle, and many other beautiful fish.
- Cost: $150
- Group: up to 15 people
- Tour options:
- Shark tour
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Guests must be able to walk up a flight of stairs without assistance (this tour is not wheelchair accessible; strollers are not permitted).
- Participants must sign a liability waiver.
- Please be advised that guests under 48 inches may have difficulty viewing all parts of the tour.
- Other safety rules may apply.
- Must be requested at least a week in advance.
- Not available for the 4 p.m. time slot.
Reserved Fish Food
Add some extra fun for your birthday party guests by pre-purchasing fish food!
- Stingray Food: $3 per cup
- Turtle Food: $3 per cup
- Must be requested at least a week in advance.
PARTY FAVORS
For party favors, we offer shark teeth for $2 and wristbands for $2. Please let us know if you'd like to include these with your party.
Experiences
Party guests can test their strength and balance on our mechanical bull shark ride before seeing the world’s largest collection of real bull sharks in our Shark Adventure exhibit. Each ride is only $3 for per guest.
EXTRA HOUR ROOM RENTAL
Keep the party going and extend your time in our event center.
- Cost: $75
FACE PAINTING
Amp up your party with colorful fish, mermaids, and more fun face paint!
- Cost: $50
- Must be requested at least a week in advance.
PHOTO PACKAGE
Souvenir photos are available to preserve your birthday memories at the Oklahoma Aquarium. Choose from our different photo options and backgrounds.
- Cost: Please call 918-296-3474 for pricing.
Please review our policies:
- Please reserve your party at least one week in advance.
- A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation to confirm your date and time.
- Final payment must be received three days prior to the birthday party date. Failure to make final payment will result in cancellation of party.
- Memberships cannot be used for party guest attendance. A membership discount is provided for the party package only. See packages for pricing.
- Everyone attending the birthday party must be counted and paid for regardless of touring the aquarium.
- Only painter’s tape and poster putty may be used to hang decorations on the walls.
- Confetti, glitter, decorative gems, jewels, bubbles, balloons, and piñatas are prohibited as they may be harmful to the animals if accidentally put into a tank.
- Client will have access to their party location no earlier than 30 minutes prior to party time.
If party exceeds allotted time frame, client may be subject to additional fee.
Please contact the Events Department to inquire about hosting a party.
Seaside Party Package
Celebrate an unforgettable birthday at the Oklahoma Aquarium with more than 10,000 animals! Reserve a private party room today!
See here for pricing and details.
Mermaid Party Package
Celebrate a mer-mazing birthday at the Oklahoma Aquarium! Make your party one to remember with a mermaid visit and other mermaid-themed treasures for you and your guests!
See here for pricing and details.
Shark Party Package
Celebrate a jaw-some birthday at the Oklahoma Aquarium! With the world's largest collection of bull sharks and seven other shark species, your birthday will be unforgettable with a behind-the-scenes tour above our shark tank and other shark-themed treats for you and your guests.
See here for pricing and details.
Party Times
All parties may take place daily during these times slots:
- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (10:30 a.m. setup)
- 1 - 2 p.m. (12:30 p.m. setup)
- 3 - 4 p.m. (2:30 p.m. setup)
Clients will have access to their party location no earlier than 30 minutes prior to party time.
VIRtual birthday parties
We now offer animal encounters for virtual birthday parties! This is a 15-minute animal talk and show-and-tell with some of our favorite aquatic animals on Zoom! Cost: $100.