BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT SANDOWAY
Does your little explorer love sharks and nature? Have their birthday party at Sandoway Discovery Center!
Rental Procedure:
Parties are approximately 2 hours long and cost a flat rate of $300. No more than a total of 25 individuals are allowed in the party room (this includes adults and children). Groups are able to select up to four animal activities for their party! (see below)
At the time of the site meeting, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due. Payment can be made by check, credit card or cash. The Facility Rental Policies and Procedures will be reviewed, and the Facility User Agreement/Permit will be signed by both parties and issued to the group representative.
Activities

Crystal Talk
Guests will get an up close and personal encounter with Sandoway’s resident Blue and Gold Macaw. (Note: No guests will be able to touch Crystal.)

Maggie Encounter
Birthday boy/girl will have a chance to feed and walk Maggie, our resident Gopher Tortoise, while guests learn fun and interesting facts about one of Florida’s “Species of Special Concern”. (Note: Guests will be able to touch Maggie.)

Gigi Encounter
Birthday boy/girl will have a chance to feed and walk Gigi, our resident Box Turtle, while guests learn fun and interesting facts about one of Florida’s amazing native turtles. (Note: Guests will be able to touch Gigi.)

Shark Talk
Love sharks? Learn all about these amazing ocean animals with one of our staff marine biologists.

Snake and Lizard Encounter
Birthday boy/girl will get to touch our resident Corn Snake while learning fun and interesting facts about snakes and lizards. (Note: Guests will be able to touch the snake but not the lizards.)

Shark Tooth Necklace Craft
Guests get a chance to create their own shark tooth necklace. Make your own party favor with this fun activity! (Additional cost: $5.00 per necklace)

Touch Tank
Guests will get an up close and personal experience with some marine invertebrates such as urchins and sea stars. Guests will have the chance to touch the animals.

Shell Talk
Guests will learn about shells and other things such as mermaids purses, whelk egg cases, etc. that wash up on our local beaches.

Stingray Touch Tank
Meet and greet our resident stingrays and learn all about these cousins of sharks. (Note: Guest will be able to touch the rays)

Alligator Meet and Greet
Guests will get to learn about our resident baby alligator and have a chance to see him up close.