Birthday Party
Celebrate your next birthday at Dolphin Research Center!
Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a special day? Host your birthday party with us! Our birthday party packages are designed for fun, learning, and amazing animal encounters — perfect for all ages.
Beautiful Spaces with Modern Amenities Provide Unique Experiences in the Florida Keys!
Whether you're planning a 1st birthday or a 70th birthday, DRC is a wonderful and unique option. With both indoor and outdoor space, we can create a special day for you no matter what the Florida Keys weather brings. Call or email us today with your vision for your special day!
Indoor Room Space
Two separate rooms each hold up to 70 attendees in Theater style or up to 44 people for dinner. Classroom style seating and other arrangements are also possible, of course. The airy outside porch is perfect for smaller breakouts or for serving a meal "al fresco".
For technical needs, a full-screen monitor and wi-fi capability are available in each room.
Interactive Programs and Other Activities
Create lasting memories for your attendees when they meet a member of our animal family or participate in another interactive program!
Dolphin Birthday Package
Price Starting at: $400 Members Price Starting at: $350
Choose Your Party Time:
- Morning: 10:30am-1:00pm
- Afternoon: 2:00pm-4:30pm
Includes:
- Up to 10 participants (each additional participant $15 each)
- Picnic area under tiki for your party gathering
- Special Dolphin Greeting: The guest of honor gets a handshake ad gives a training signal
- Time to explore Dolphin Research Center's beautiful grounds and watch narrated dolphin sessions
- Access to sprayground
- Bring own decorations (balloons are not allowed due to health risk to animals)
- Gift Shop Discount: Guest of honor get 10% off one item (exceptions apply)
Optional Upgrades:
- Photo Package: Inquire at booking about adding professional photos of your interactive experience(s) and group photo
- Catering options available for extra cost upon request
- Additional animal interactive experineces available for extra cost upon request
- Upgrade to private/indoor space
Parrot Birthday Package
Price Starting at: $300 Members Price Starting at: $250
Party Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
Includes:
- Up to 10 participants (each additional participant $15 each)
- Picnic area under tiki for your party gathering
- Create enrichment items, with the help of our staff, and watch our trainers deliver them to our parrot family
- Time to explore Dolphin Research Center's beautiful grounds and watch narrated dolphin sessions
- Access to sprayground
- Bring own decorations (balloons are not allowed due to health risk to animals)
- Gift Shop Discount: Guest of honor get 10% off one item (exceptions apply)
Optional Upgrades:
- Photo Package: Inquire at booking about adding professional photos of your interactive experience(s) and group photo
- Catering options available for extra cost upon request
- Additional animal interactive experineces available for extra cost upon request
- Upgrade to private/indoor space
Tortoise Birthday Package
Price Starting at: $300 Members Price Starting at: $250
Party Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Includes:
- Up to 10 participants (each additional participant $15 each)
- Picnic area under tiki for your party gathering
- Learn about our resident tortoises and, if they’re active, enjoy a unique encounter — feed them, rub their shells, or even give them a shower
- Time to explore Dolphin Research Center's beautiful grounds and watch narrated dolphin sessions
- Access to sprayground
- Bring own decorations (balloons are not allowed due to health risk to animals)
- Gift Shop Discount: Guest of honor get 10% off one item (exceptions apply)
Optional Upgrades:
- Photo Package: Inquire at booking about adding professional photos of your interactive experience(s) and group photo
- Catering options available for extra cost upon request
- Additional animal interactive experineces available for extra cost upon request
- Upgrade to private/indoor space
*If the tortoises choose not to participate, we will switch to the Parrot Birthday Package at no extra cost
How to Arrange Your Event
Have an idea for a special celebration? Reach out to us — we can create custom options to make your party truly one-of-a-kind!
For comprehensive pricing, reservations, or to discuss your needs, please contact us at 305-289-1121, ext. 233, or via email at events@dolphins.org. We will be happy to answer any questions and discuss your individual wishes.
