Hippo in the Bathtub Aquatic Centre Birthday Party

Pools & swimming · Nepean · ★ 4.7 on Google (45 reviews)

Hippo in the Bathtub offers private warm salt-water pool parties and mermaid-themed celebrations with dedicated staff leading games. An optional decorated party room can also be rented for cake and food.

At a glance

Starting price
$249 for 5 kids
Extra child
Ask vendor
Ages
Best for 3–10 · Parties strictly enforce an age range of 3 to 10 years old, offering basic pool or mermaid-themed options.
Group size
Up to 10 kids
Party length
Ask vendor
Setting
Indoor

Prices are before HST. Dedicated party room rentals are available as an add-on starting at $99 + HST per 30 minutes.

Your party here

  • Basic Pool Party (up to 5 swimmers)max 5 kids–
  • Mermaid Pool Party (up to 5 swimmers)max 5 kids–
  • Basic Pool Party (up to 10 swimmers)max 10 kids–
  • Mermaid Pool Party (up to 10 swimmers)max 10 kids–

Estimates before tax, from Hippo in the Bathtub Aquatic Centre's published prices (checked October 2026). Confirm with them when booking.

Party packages

Basic Pool Party (up to 5 swimmers) Needs your pool

$249 for 5 kids

Up to 5 kids · Ages 3–10 · Saturday & Sunday afternoons

  • 24-ft private salt-water pool access
  • Two staff members to lead pool games
  • Puddle jumpers if needed

Mermaid Pool Party (up to 5 swimmers) Needs your pool

$299 for 5 kids

Up to 5 kids · Ages 3–10 · Saturday & Sunday afternoons

  • 24-ft private salt-water pool access
  • Two staff members to lead pool games
  • Mermaid tails (toddler tails for ages 3-5, tails and mono-fins for ages 6-10)
  • Puddle jumpers if needed

Basic Pool Party (up to 10 swimmers) Needs your pool

$359 for 10 kids

Up to 10 kids · Ages 3–10 · Saturday & Sunday afternoons

  • 40-ft salt-water pool access
  • Two staff members to lead pool games
  • Puddle jumpers if needed

Mermaid Pool Party (up to 10 swimmers) Needs your pool

$399 for 10 kids

Up to 10 kids · Ages 3–10 · Saturday & Sunday afternoons

  • 40-ft salt-water pool access
  • Two staff members to lead pool games
  • Mermaid tails (toddler tails for ages 3-5, tails and mono-fins for ages 6-10)
  • Puddle jumpers if needed

Food, cake & party rules

  • Private party roomNo
  • Party host includedYes
  • Food includedNot included
  • Outside food allowedYes
  • Bring your own cakeYes
  • Nut-freeNot listed: ask

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