Shell-e-brate YOUR birthday with the Sea Turtles!

Come shell-e-brate your birthday at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! Our birthday parties are designed for children ages 5-12 with your choice of four turtle-themed programs for an unforgettable day.  Each party is designed with your enjoyment in mind, so sit back and let us do the work for you!

Our party package includes:
Price: $15 per child, $10 per adult

  • General admission to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for all party participants
  • Private classroom for a two-hour party
  • Educator to lead crafts, games and an educational program of your choice from the list below
  • Medium plush sea turtle for the birthday child
  • Small plush sea turtles for child participants
  • Ocean themed decorations and party supplies (cups, plates, napkins, tablecloths)
  • A visit with our sea turtle patients & a special presentation to tell you all about them!
Then choose a theme for the party’s educational program:

  • Scute’s Ocean Adventure Puppet Show - Settle in for an action packed story about Scute the Loggerhead Sea Turtle and his adventures in the sea! Puppets make an appearance for a question and answer session after the show! (Recommended for ages 4-8)
  • Nifty Nesters – Sea turtles are Egg-cellent nesters. Learn how they do it by creating your own nest! (Recommended for the younger crowd ages 5-7)
  • Lend ‘em a Flipper – Learn how YOU can help our fine, flippered friends and create helpful sea turtle art! (Recommended for ages 8-12)
  • Amazing Adaptations – Learn about the 5 species of sea turtles that visit Georgia’s coast and what makes them unique. (Recommended for all ages)

Each party can accommodate a total of 25 guests, with a 10 guest minimum (children and adults combined). You’ll have the opportunity to view the party room 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time and greet your guests as they arrive. Georgia Sea Turtle Center members save an additional 10% off your total bill!

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Additional add-on options:

  • Custom sea turtle birthday cake (serves 15)…………………$50.00 each
  • Custom sea turtle birthday cake (serves 30)……………….. $70.00 each (both pictured left)
  • Pull-apart cupcake sea turtle (serves 24)…………………….$35.00 each
  • Red Bug Pizza (8 slices, cheese)………………………………$15.00 each
  • Beverages (apple juice or sprite)………………………………..$15.00 for entire party

All prices are subject to tax. $50 deposit is required with a reservation, but will not be charged until the day of your scheduled event. Cancellation 48 hours prior to the event ensures a refundable deposit.

Shell-e-bration Box
Can’t make it to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to shell-e-brate with us?  Having a hard time finding anything other than Mutant options at your local party store? Try our Shell-e-bration box! We pack up everything you need to have a genuine sea turtle birthday party and it’s shipped right to your front door!
Price: $200 (includes supplies for 16 children, tax and shipping)
Includes:

  • Ocean themed plates, cups, napkins, plastic tablecloth, and birthday banner
  • Medium plush turtle for the birthday child
  • Small plush sea turtles for children
  • Age-appropriate storybook about the life of a sea turtle
  • Supplies and instructions for two unique sea turtle crafts & one game

We can also personalize a Shell-e-bration Box for your child!  Tell us a little bit about your little one, and we’ll work with you to make this a unique birthday for the turtle-lover in your life.

Ready to make a reservation? Download our birthday party reservation request form or call (912) 635-4076 for more information.

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