SEA-lebrate Their Birthday in Style!
Choose from Two Birthday Party Packages:
Basic Package: $450
Member Price: $405
- Admission for up to 20 guests (ages 2+)
- 2 Animal Encounters based on theme
- Nature Craft
- Dedicated Party Coordinator (including setup and take down)
- Private, decorated space for max 30 people
- 2 hours of guided activities, which includes 30 minutes for cake and food
- Kitchen and serving utensils available upon request
- Birthday parties are recommended for ages 4 and up. If you have a younger child, please call to discuss the options with one of the education team members.
Deluxe Package: $575
- Basic Package Items +
- Backyard Games
- Additional Animal Encounter
- Additional 60 minutes in private space
Add-on Items
- Additional people (10 max): $25 / person
- Adopt an Animal Package: $50
Pick a Theme!
Feathered Fiesta:
Our feathered flock is sure to delight and entertain party guests this year. Guests will enjoy making and decorating a birdhouse to attract native birds to their backyard.
Avian Flu Note: Due to an abundance of caution, no encounters with birds will be available for Feathered Fiesta.
Shark and Ray Shindig:
Experience the fascinating world of sharks and rays! Daring explorers will be able to feed and touch the sharks and rays earning a shark tooth necklace souvenir to take home!
Sea Turtle Celebration:
Bring your friends for a splashy celebration and meet our scaly marine friends! Sea turtle partiers will get to meet the reptiles that call San Diego home and help their environment by decorating their own reusable tote-bag.
Questions or Problems Booking?
Call (619) 409-5908 or email Education@thelivingcoast.org
Birthday Party FAQs
1. How does the birthday party day go?
Host families are welcome to arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to birthday party start time to drop off food and cake. Guests are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes ahead of birthday party start time in order to catch the shuttle into the Living Coast Discovery Center. The first 90 minutes will include a fun program of learning, exploring, at least 2 animal encounters, and a nature craft. After the program, you and your guests will have 30 minutes (Basic Package) – 90 minutes (Deluxe Package) to celebrate and hang out in your assigned space. All guests are free to roam the Living Coast Discovery Center for the remainder of the day. Our hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2. What is my responsibility as host?
The Living Coast Discovery Center provides the space, entertainment, party coordinator, and a few decorations. Host families will bring in and take out their own food, snacks, drinks, cake, candles, and any additional decorations you wish to add. **Balloons are prohibited** Some kitchen utensils are available should anything be forgotten. Lastly, host families are responsible for sending out their invites to guests. Please make sure families understand there is a shuttle and to plan accordingly (recommendation is 15 minutes prior to party start time).
3. What is a zero waste birthday?
We try to encourage families to consider zero waste parties as much as possible. As part of our coordination, we provide a trash sorting station which includes recyclables and compost (food scraps). When planning for your Living Coast Birthday Party Celebration, consider nature-friendly products such as compostable utensils, paper straws, paper plates that do not have a waxy film, snacks that are in bulk and not individually wrapped, etc. Reminder: balloons are not allowed.
4. What is included in a Deluxe Birthday Party Package?
Basic birthday packages include specific animal encounters based on the theme. A deluxe birthday you will be able to choose one additional animal encounter of your choice (subject to animal availability). In addition, you will have the birthday party space for an additional 45-60 minutes to hang out with guests and spend more time opening presents or enjoying cake. We will also provide, set-up, and clean-up backyard games such as, bean bag toss, giant jenga, and ladder ball.
5. Have a larger group than 30 guests?
Our birthday parties are not designed for groups larger than 30 guests. If your group is larger than 30, we recommend booking a group admission or a private rental. If you would like more information on these options, please reach out via email.
COVID restrictions
Updated April 2022: Guests are strongly recommended to wear a mask throughout their program regardless of vaccination status. This is to ensure the safety of our instructors and the party guests. Any changes or updates will be communicated prior to the birthday. For latest policies, visit TheLivingCoast.org/visit
Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given on programs cancelled by registrant less than 7 days prior to the program date. For cancellations made by registrant more than 7 days prior to date of program, an 80% refund will be given. Refunds will not be provided for pre-purchased additional items and additional guests. Living Coast Discovery Center reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event that LCDC cancels a program, all program fees will be refunded.
Virtual Parties
Host a virtual party for someone’s special day! Invite your friends to a Zoom party with one of our animal ambassadors!
Meetings, Weddings, Festivals, Retreats & Celebrations
Uniquely located on San Diego Bay, we can book parties as small as 20 or as large as 400. With multiple indoor and outdoor options that include views of San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a quiet space, and your own private animal encounters, we’ll make sure you and your guests have a memorable experience.
Want to make your event more sustainable? Ask about our unique Zero Waste program which diverts waste from the landfill by optimizing recyclable and compostable waste.
Reserve your space today!
Call (619) 409-5908 or email Education@thelivingcoast.org
Zero Waste Events
Educational “Trash Talkers”
Zero waste sorting station
Proper disposal of organic & compostable materials
What is a Zero Waste Event?
A zero waste event follows sustainable practices to minimize or completely eliminate all waste sent to the landfill. We work with event partners and vendors to reach 90% diversion rates or higher. The Living Coast provides guests with recycling and compost disposal options at our sorting stations.
Why consider Zero Waste?
For events with over 50 guests, an average attendee produces about 2.5 pounds of waste which adds up to a lot of waste! Often, limited disposal options are available to guests which means, most, if not all waste is sent to the landfill.
