When the sun goes down, the ocean lights up!
Discover the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark during this nighttime 21+ event. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, cocktails and interactive experiences, all while exploring the aquarium in a new light!
- See coral glow with stunning fluorescence under ultraviolet light in Coral Classroom
- Enjoy a special evening shark and ray feeding presentation in Sharks and Rays out on Blue Beach
- Learn about the locals that live in the intertidal zone during an evening tide pool feeding out on Tide Pool Plaza
- Challenge your friends to exciting games like Foosball, Bubble Hockey, Air Hockey and more!
Tickets
Save $10 on every ticket when you buy tickets between Noon on December 23, 2024, and Noon on January 7, 2025.
Ticket Price: $37 members | $40 general public
- Early Bird Special Price: $27 members | $30 general public
Glow Up Ticket: $72 members | $80 general public
- Early Bird Special Price: $62 members | $70 general public
- What's Included In The Glow Up Ticket
Each Glow Up Ticket includes event admission, plus:
- Two complimentary drinks
- Light hors d’oeuvres
- Exclusive access to a private bar and reserved area
Know Before You Go
- Are all the exhibits open?
During Oceans at Night most exhibits and the Gift Shop are open, however, some exhibits will have reduced hours:
- Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins is closed during Oceans at Night
- Hall of Fishes is closed as renovations begin on Living Seas, a reimagined Pacific Ocean exhibit opening summer 2025!
- Food and Drink
A variety of delicious food, drinks and mocktails from The French Gourmet are available for purchase! Bars are located out on Tide Pool Plaza as well as Blue Beach.
- Upcoming Oceans at Night
One Thursday night a month, Oceans at Night brings this excitement to Birch Aquarium! See dates below for upcoming events:
- February 27, 2025
- March 27, 2025
- April 24, 2025
- May 22, 2025
- June 26, 2025