Ripley's Aquarium of Canada - Birthday Parties, Interactive Exhibits

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada features a mesmerizing collection of Canadian creatures and fascinating marine life from across the globe. With one of the world’s most extensive jellyfish exhibits, 65+-year-old giant lobsters, stingray touch pools and live dive shows, you can explore creatures from various depths.

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THINGS TO DO
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- Learn about Canada's ecosystems: Take a journey through the aquarium by learning what life is like for the underwater creatures in Lake Ontario and the other Great Lakes at the Canadian Waters gallery.

- Enjoy a mesmerizing light show from dancing jelly fish

- The Shoreline Gallery at the top of Ray Bay provides visitors with an educational and tactile experience. Run your fingers against the silky smooth skins of the four species of stingrays

- Home to over 100 species of fish, Rainbow Reef transports you to the Indo-Pacific ocean and is one of the most bio-diverse exhibits at the aquarium!

- A favourite among kids and underwater explorers of all ages, the Discovery Centre provides interactive exhibits where you can engage with different animals.

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PROGRAMS
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- Sleepover Package: Spend the evening exploring the Aquarium, participating in hands-on educational experiences, and learning about the animals that call the Aquarium home. After a delicious bedtime snack, tuck into your sleeping bag for sweet dreams in the Dangerous Lagoon shark tunnel.

- Family sleepovers are open to family groups of any size, to a maximum of 48 people. Participants must be at least 5 years of age upon registration. Adult (19+) supervision required (minimum supervision ratio is 1 adult to 8 children). Space is reserved on a first come, first served basis, and not confirmed until we have received full payment.

- Dive Shows, Aquarist talks occur Mondays – Fridays.Our aquarist talks give you the chance to meet and talk with our husbandry team! You’ll have the chance to ask our team questions, and maybe even see a live feeding!

- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is proud to offer a one of a kind experience for guests to be in Ray Bay with our cownose, southern, spotted eagle rays, and roughtail stingrays. The Stingray Experience is available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

- Catch Friday Night Jazz with sharks(!) at Ripley’s Canada: The dazzling aquatic-music combo you didn’t know you needed: jazz and sharks. Hang with sea creatures after dark and let the jazz wash over you at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada on select Fridays in the summer.

- Shell-ebrate your birthday with more than 20,000 fishy friends at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, where we’ll take you through marine- and science-themed games, crafts, and even a science experiment or two led by one of our jaw-some educators! This unique party program is perfect for any child interested in ocean life, science, conservation, and — most importantly — having a turtle-y great time! (Recommended for children ages 4–10 years.)