Looking for fun with a side of science? La Jolla's Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the place for you. As the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch Aquarium brings guests into the exciting world of cutting-edge research. Explore interactive exhibits and come face to face with exciting creatures including a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Leopard Sharks, and Seahorses. Don't miss the Dive Show in the two-story Giant Kelp Forest or the outdoor touch pools that feature stunning ocean views.
Come Curious, Leave Inspired
Birch Aquarium is perched high on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean and features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates.
Meet the Locals
Discover the amazing creatures that call Southern California Home. Come face to face with local Leopard Sharks, brilliantly-colored Garibaldi, our famous Giant Black Sea Bass and more in our two-story Giant Kelp Forest.
Dive Deeper
Experience the diversity of ocean life. Discover beautiful sea dragons, explore a world of colorful reef fish, and learn the story of a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle. See graceful jellies, toothsome Moray Eels, and a Giant Pacific Octopus in its rocky home. Don’t miss the sea babies in our nursery — there's always something new at Birch Aquarium.
Get in Touch
Enjoy cool breezes and panoramic ocean views while learning what it takes to live life on the ocean’s edge. Get up close and personal with anemones, sea cucumbers, urchins and sea stars at our outdoor living tide pool.
Become an Oceanographer
Learn what it takes to explore the world like a Scripps Oceanographer. From the deepest sea to the edges of our atmosphere and beyond, Scripps Oceanography scientists are working to understand and protect our planet. Their adventures and research are highlighted throughout the aquarium.
Behind-the-Scenes
Birch Aquarium offers behind-the-scenes tours to engage visitors with the fascinating world under the sea and along the coast. Learn about the unusual world of seahorse breeding, and how the Aquarium is leading seahorse conservation efforts.
Don't Miss Out
The schedule changes daily, so be sure to check our website to plan your visit.
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
(858) 534-FISH
aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu
Daily: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Looking for fun with a side of science? La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the place for you. As the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch...
Looking for fun with a side of science? La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the place for you. As the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch...
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Deck the Hall (of Fishes) and get into the holiday spirit at Birch Aquarium. Enjoy holiday decorations throughout the aquarium, and don’t miss Scuba Santa during special dive shows. Holiday...
Embark on an unforgettable whale-watching journey with the ocean experts at Birch Aquarium at Scripps! Witness the longest mammal migration in the world, when approximately 20,000 gray whales pass San...
Included with aquarium admission. This is an outdoor event that is subject to weather and may be canceled due to rain. Please check for updates on our website or Facebook page if rain is in the...
Visit a local tide pool to learn how these amazing habitats and their inhabitants truly survive between a rock and a hard place. Sign up for a Tidepooling Adventure where our trained naturalists...
Shell-ebrate Our Loggerhead Seaturtle's Fifth Anniversary at Birch Aquarium! Her story of survival and perseverance has inspired thousands of guests and millions of people around the world! We are...
Dovi Kacev, Scripps Oceanography Professor Shark Geek: A window into shark movement in Southern California Sharks have long fascinated the public. While popular media has often promoted images of...
Join us as we celebrate the wonderful world of cephalopods. Squid, octopus, cuttlefish, and their cousins have been around since before the dinosaurs and have shaped the oceans we know and love today....
Jules Jaffe, Scripps Oceanographer Exploring the undersea world has always presented challenges in terms of cost and accessibility. However, recent advances in ocean observing technology are...
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