DISCOVERY CENTER BIRTHDAYS
ARE WILDLY FUN!
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Review our Planet Friendly Party Guide to keep the celebration safe and fun for all, including our animal friends!
Time to party! Set up your eco-friendly decor, cake, snacks, and refreshments. We'll handle the interactive activities, animal meet-and-greets, and more!
Your reservation includes
2-hour rental
Plenty of time to explore the exhibits, learn about wildlife, and celebrate the birthday child in our classroom venue.
Space for up to 20 children
Maximum capacity of 25 guests in the classroom at a time.
Themed party & education
Customize the celebration for your little one with themed parties and unique, interactive educational programs.
Tour of our exhibit space
Up to 25 party guests will receive entrance to our aquarium exhibit gallery, featuring countless animals and educational activities.
Party basics
We’ll provide tables, chairs, and tablecloths. See our add-ons for more.
Custom decor
The birthday child will be greeted by digital decorations wishing them a happy birthday, displayed on our TV monitors.
Special gift
The birthday child will receive a special gift to commemorate the experience.
Cost — $350
Add-ons —
Reusable utensils, plates, and cups — $25
90-min boat excursion (25 guests or fewer) — $250
90-min boat excursion (26 to 45 guests) — $450
We also host birthdays aboard our eco-vessel!
Our private charter offerings include custom trip routes and durations, so you can enjoy your day exactly as you hoped. ⚓️🥂
PLANET FRIENDLY
PARTY GUIDE
Your celebration supports clean Tampa Bay waters.
Proceeds from your booking help support our mission to foster a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through restoration, education, and outreach. 🌊💙
As you plan your party at the Discovery Center, we hope you will join our effort to reduce our impact on the planet. Here are a few tips to plan a planet friendly party, and a few items we kindly ask you to avoid bringing to our facility:
Encouraged items:
Biodegradable and/or reusable decorations
Natural decorations (plants, leaves, flowers, etc.) 🌱
Bamboo, compostable, or reusable dishes/drinkware/utensils 🍽
Discouraged items:
To protect wildlife, we do not allow balloons in our facility. ❌
We do not allow bottled water in our facility. We have a filtered water station in our classroom that you are welcome to use. ❌
We discourage single-use, disposable plastic items such as drink bottles, bags, and food containers.
Questions? Check out this comprehensive guide.
You’ll have fun finding creative ways to throw an unforgettable, eco-friendly party! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 🎉