Birthday Parties

Celebrate your next birthday in the company of a shark! Party with the animals and get a special behind-the-scene visit to feed the fish. 

In your own underground party room, you and your friends can host your own marine-themed birthday, with you at the head of the table, seated on Neptune’s throne! 

As part of your special birthday treat, you’ll get: 

• An underground party room for 2 hours
• A dedicated party host/guide
• Birthday party invitations to send to your friends
• Birthday table decorations including party hats, tablecloths and placemats
• A behind-the-scenes visit to feed the fish
• The chance for the birthday child to dress up in our marine themed costumes 

There are two options to choose from: 

• Basic Party Package – bring your own party food, drinks and supplies
• Themed Party Package – upgrade to a themed pirate or princess party with themed hats, plates, cups, napkins, tablecloth and a free birthday penguin plush toy for the birthday child. You provide your own food and drinks

Plus we can also cater your party. We offer a range of party platters and individual party boxes for the kids. To download the current birthday party food menu please click here. 

Add-on: birthday penguin plush toy for each guest - $10 per penguin.

 

Birthday Parties: Basic Options	Price
Children [4-14 years]	$22.00
Children [4-14 years] with Sea Stars Annual Memberships	$22.00*
Accompanying Adults [^ 1 free per 3 paying children]	Free
Additional Adults	$26.90

Birthday Parties: Themed Party	Price
Children [4-14 years]	$26.90
Children [4-14 years] with Sea Stars Annual Memberships	$26.90*
Accompanying Adults [^1 free per 3 paying children]	Free
Additional Adults	$26.90

[Prices are subject to change without prior notice]

 

Bookings: 

For more information or to make a booking please contact the Education Department [Monday to Friday]: 

Telephone:  + 64 9 531 5145
Freephone:  0800 80 50 50
Facsimile:    + 64 9 531 5160
Email: learn@kellytarltons.co.nz

Bookings are essential and subject to availability. Once your booking is confirmed we will post out your confirmation letter with the party invites.

We have a microwave and fridge/freezer you can use for heating and storing food. We have basic tea and coffee facilities for the adults.

Terms and conditions:

^ Accompanying adults: 1 free per 3 paying children applies once a party booking reaches the minimum of 12 paying people. 

* Sea Star Members: Sea Stars annual pass holders also receive 10% off the total bill.

** Children 3 years and under free of charge 

Party host/guide is there to entertain the children, not supervise them. At least two adults must remain with the group throughout. Bookings must be made at least seven days in advance and payment made as a group. All dates subject to availability. Parties last 2 hours, but groups are welcome to stay on and enjoy the attraction until close. Kelly Tarlton’s reserves the right to cancel or alter the format of a party due to operational or other circumstances beyond our control or to alter an item on the menu with a suitable substitute. Guest Numbers: A minimum of 12 paying people are required to host a party with a maximum 30 children. 1 adult per 3 paying children can attend free of charge. Additional adults are charged at group rates – that’s 10% off general admission.