Dolphin Birthday Party Ideas: Pool Party, Aquarium, & Dolphin Conservation Fun for Kids

Make a Splash! Dolphin-Themed Birthday Party Ideas for Kids, Teens & Tweens🐬💦

Perfect for Pool Parties, Backyard Birthdays, or a Day at the Aquarium!

If your child loves dolphins, why not throw a fin-tastic dolphin-themed birthday party? Whether you’re planning a sunny backyard bash, a pool party, or a magical day at the aquarium, a dolphin party is sure to delight kids of all ages. Here are some easy ideas to help you plan the ultimate dolphin birthday party — from decorations and games to food and fun invites!

Dolphin-Themed Party Ideas

Keep your party simple and sweet with a “Dolphin Birthday Bash” — or blend it with other undersea favorites:

• Dolphin & Mermaid Party

• Under the Sea Adventure

• Pool Party with Dolphin Theme

• Dolphin Splash Pad Party

Dolphin Party Invitations

Set the scene with a fun invitation! One of the easiest ways to wow your guests (and their parents) is with a Dolphin Video Invitation — a short animated invite you can text, email, or post in your event group.

Video invitations are a great way to capture the excitement of the party and let everyone in on your theme...with cute dolphins swimming and playing on screen, sharing all of your party details! Plus, they’re eco-friendly — no printing required!

🎥 Check out a couple of fun and playful Dolphin Video Invitations!

Bonus!—Both invites donate a portion of sales to charity for dolphin conservation and give you the option to have your own birthday fundraiser!

Dolphin Confetti! Fun for a dolphin birthday party at any age, this invitation features dolphins swimming through a see of colorful confetti! The background colors are all set for a great dolphin themed party, but can also be changed to fit your style! More Info

Go Caribbean style with real video footage of dolphins swimming and playing in teal waters. You can personalize the text to fit any kind of dolphin party, with the option off adding your own photo or video! More Info

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Now that you've got an amazing video invitation to send to all your guests, let's move on to the actual party!

Dolphin Themed Decorations

Give your party some great ocean vibes by starting with a color palette of white, blue, teal, and aqua! But don't be afraid to give your party some extra flair by adding in a pop of extra color like a vibrant orange or pink!

Try adding:

• Dolphin balloons - You can get a set of 8 foil balloons shaped like dolphins and they come in a variety of colors! or get a set in traditional dolphin colors here! Hang up some hula hoops too so it looks like the dolphins are jumping thru them! So fun for a kids dolphin party!

• Sea Friends Balloons - If you want to add a little more of the under-the-sea variety to your party, it might be fun to add in a set of other sea creature friends! I love this set of cute balloons to add some extra character to the party!

• Standup Dolphin Inflatables - These are always a big hit! And they make awesome decorations at any dolphin party, inside or in the pool! They are super cute, fun to bop, and light up if your party goes into the night! If you're having a pool party, they float in the pool and kids can grab on and swim with them!

• Light up Inflatable Dolphins! - These would be fun in the pool or even inside at a dolphin sleepover party!

• Bubble machines give your party a festive underwater feel and is super fun for the kids, inside or outside!

• Ocean-themed plates and cups - These are fun iridescent ones or go with a beach set! If you want to go eco-friendly, try these palm leaf plates paired with some oceany teal paper cups! (They are beautiful!)

• Dolphin Wall Art: Add a touch of dolphin to the walls in your home with easy removable wall stickers like this or this! It's an inexpensive way to really set your theme! Add bubble stickers to the walls for even more fun!

• Foil Curtain Backdrops & Bubble Garland - The backdrops are available in fun ocean colors and will give your party that extra ocean-y feel! The Bubble Garland can go anywhere and give the underwater party vibe to any room or an outside patio!

• An ocean backdrop or DIY photo booth - Don't get a cheap vinyl backdrop. The fabric ones can be about the same price and much better quality. Plus they can be washed, and reused, or even put up in a bedroom afterward! Check out these awesome finds! Realistic Underwater Dolphin • Cute Girly Dolphins • Sunset Jumping Dolphins • Fun Beachy Dolphins • Blue Flowery Heart Dolphins These will give you some great photo ops! Get a giant plush dolphin as a prop and let the fun unfold!

• Get lots of photos! Give kids this dolphin camera or get a kids waterproof camera for a pool party! Let everyone take some pics at the party and then show a slideshow at the end for everyone to see!

• Lighting! If you're having a dolphin sleepover, consider this really cool light cube that makes the room look like you're underwater!

Dolphin Party Activities & Games

Let the fun begin with this assortment of different party games, all with a fun dolphin theme! There's something for all different ages, so check them out and see what sounds fun for your age group!

Check out this waterproof remote control dolphin! This would be super cool at a pool party or even in the backyard in a kiddie pool setup! Get two and have dolphin races! Guaranteed fun for kids, teens or adults to play with at the party!

Backyard or Indoor Party:

• Dolphin Scavenger Hunt - Hide these tiny resin dolphins around your party area and send everyone out to find all 100 dolphins! The one with the most wins!

• Dolphin Craft - These wood dolphin craft kits are so cute and you get 12 of them for under $20! Great for kids of any age, even teens or tweens!

• Dolphin Coloring Pages - Give out pages from this cute dolphin coloring book for fun coloring time for the kiddos!

• Dolphin Sand Art necklaces - A fun craft for the little ones they can take home as a party favor

• Dolphin ring toss - Always a winning game for kids or adults! This is fun in the pool, but also fun a yard game or even inside for a kid's party!

Pool Party Fun:

• Dolphin races (with dolphin floaties or pool noodles)

• Diving for treasure (plastic gems, dolphins, shells) Add these dolphin themed swim thru rings for some extra fun or an underwater obstacle course!

• Pool volleyball with a dolphin beach ball

• Splash Fun! Check out this dolphin water sprinkler for some water fun outside the pool!

• Get this adorable dolphin splash area for the little ones! It has a sprinkler, slide and ball hoop! Add this cute swimming dolphin sprinkler for some extra fun!

Dolphin Party Food & Oceany Drinks!

Keep it playful with easy-to-eat favorites:

• Dolphin-shaped cookies - This is a cute dolphin cookie cutter!

• Watermelon fruit bowl with bananas made into dolphins

• Make natural blue ice cubes with butterfly pea flowers!

• Sweet Blue Milk Tea - all natural coloring!

• Blue raspberry “ocean water” punch

• Fish crackers are always a hit with the kids and a great addition to a dolphin party!

• Cupcakes with fun dolphin toppers or a cake with these awesome acrylic dolphins

• Wave Frosted Cake! This one let's you be a little messy! Frost your cake so it looks like waves and add some jumping dolphin figures to the top!

  
  

Fin-tastic Party Favors!

Send guests home with smiles as big as a dolphin grin!

Here's some fun ideas to get you started:

• Send kids home with some of the decor as party favors, like a foil dolphin balloon, hula hoop, or beach balls!

• Cute Dolphin plushies These are super cute and come in a set of 12

• Dolphin necklaces These are really nice even for teens!

• Mini dolphin toys - These look so realistic and are kid safe!

• Bubble wands - These have cute sea animals on the top

• Dolphin candy jars - Fill with candy or small things like dolphin erasers, dolphin stickers, Dolphin bookmarks or the Tiny resin dolphins from your scavenger hunt!

  
  

Host Your Party at the Aquarium 🐬

Want to make your dolphin party even more memorable? Many aquariums offer birthday party packages that include a special dolphin experience. Your child and their friends might:

• Watch a dolphin show

• Meet a dolphin up close

• Do a dolphin trainer experience (varies by location)

• Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours

This is a fantastic option if you want a unique setting — and no cleanup! Check your local aquarium’s website for party options and age requirements.

Add a Birthday Fundraiser for Dolphin Conservation 🌊

Many dolphin-loving kids also care about helping these amazing animals in the wild! You can turn your dolphin birthday party into a way to give back by including a birthday fundraiser for dolphin conservation.

Here’s how:

• Set up a birthday fundraiser thru GoFundMe! It's super easy and you can pick any dolphin charity you like...most are already registered! Here's a quick How To Video!

• Mention the fundraiser in your invitation: “No gifts needed, but donations to help dolphins are welcome!” Animation Invitations has dolphin video invitations set up just for this purpose and they make it super easy for you!

• Add a small sign or table at the party explaining the cause.

• Let your child help choose the organization — a great way to teach about caring for the oceans!

Even small donations can help protect dolphins and their habitats!

With a little planning, your dolphin-themed birthday party will be an ocean of fun for your child and their guests. Whether you host it at home, at the pool, or at the aquarium — and whether you add a conservation fundraiser or not — you’ll be making memories that will last long after the last splash!

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I hope you were inspired by these fun ideas for your Dolphin Themed Birthday Party or Dolphin Pool Party! Have fun!