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Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Dive into the wonders of our ocean planet! Advance reservations are required, except for members. We are currently undergoing the biggest renovation in our history as the Hall of Fishes is transformed into Living Seas. During construction, many of our animals — including our Loggerhead Sea Turtle and Giant Pacific ...
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At Birch Aquarium we believe that the choices we make together can have a profound impact on the future of our ocean planet. To protect ocean animals, we need to protect their habitats and the ocean ecosystem, which also protects us and our community from the effects of climate change which range from habitat loss for plants and animals to human health impacts, wildfires and extreme weather ...
Service Animals Trained service animals are permitted inside the aquarium. Please Note If you require special assistance or adaptive services please notify Guest Services as soon as possible so we can arrange for the services to be in place. Please call (858) 534-3474 or email aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu.
Birch Aquarium is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with extended hours during peak seasons. Tickets are $29.95 for adults and $24.95 for children ages 3-17 (free ages 2 and under). Advanced reservations are required (except for members) and the aquarium often sells out. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more information including the daily ...
- The Seahorse Exhibit
- Beyster Little Blue Penguins
- Shark Shores
- Tide Pool Plaza
- The South Plaza
- Hall of Fishes
- Expedition at Sea: R/V Sally Ride Gallery
- Hold Fast
Seadragons & Seahorses is Birch Aquarium's impressive new permanent exhibit that brings seadragon conservation to the forefront of the Birch Aquarium. This exhibit hosts weedy and leafy Seadragons. It also has quite a few species of other seahorses and pipefish. For the first time in 2023, Birch Aquarium successfully bred seadragons within this bea...
Native to Australia and New Zealand, Little Blue Penguins are a rarity to see on the West Coast, which makes getting to visit them at Scripps such a treat. In early 2024, a new member joined the aquarium family. It's the first blue penguin born in captivity, and it's causing a sensation among visitors. Don't miss the opportunity to bring your child...
Come face to face with a beautiful leopard shark and other species of sharks. Shark Shores also has an array of rays you can view. This outdoor exhibit lets you explore the bottom of La Jolla Shoresin a creative way. The plus side? You won't get soaked!
Get hands-on at Tide Pool Plaza! The volunteers assist you so that you can get up close and personal with underwater life such as: 1. Sea anemones 2. Sea stars 3. Sea cucumbers 4. Hermit crabs 5. Lobsters Overlooking La Jolla and the Pacific Ocean, this mesmerizing outdoor plaza is a great place for guests to enjoy a lovely detox from life. Just si...
The houses Shark Shores, home to various species of sharks and rays. They include bat rays, smoothhound sharks, leopard sharks, Pacific angel sharks, and halibut. The South Plaza also has art installations that make for great photos with the family. Snap a picture inside the shark head, or admire the Blue Beach mural while enjoying some games outsi...
The aquarium’s Hall of Fishes houses marine animals around the world, from native Southern California species like bright orange Garibaldi and Yellow Tang to more reclusive creatures such as the Giant Pacific Octopus in the Northwest Coast section. Other stops along the Hall of Fishes include the Giant Kelp Forest, Jellies, Tropical Seas, a Nursery...
Learn what life is like on a marine research vessel at the Expedition at Sea: R/V Sally Ride Gallery Exhibit. This exhibit is a recreation of the real ship Sally Ride, a boat used for marine research expeditions. See what challenges face researchers while they’re out in the ocean, and get a glimpse into the important role these expeditions play in ...
Newly opened in 2024, Hold Fast is an exhibit with immersive art focused on highlighting the realities of climate change and how it affects kelp forests just off California’s shores. The exhibit aims to raise awareness while also combining the worlds of art and science.
Feb 4, 2024 · Members of Birch Aquarium at Scripps enjoy unlimited year-round admission, by far the best deal for residents and frequent visitors to San Diego. To give you an idea, a family membership is $179 and includes four free guest admission passes, a 10% discount at Splash!
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Dive into the world of sharks, seahorses, and coral reefs at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, Birch Aquarium features more than 60 habitats with amazing creatures including a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle, a Giant ...
