See more than 5,000 fish in 60+ habitats plus a museum featuring cutting edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Take in spectacular panoramic ocean views, get hands on with interactive activities, see a tank feeding, and dive deeper into the world under, in, and above the oceans.
Explore the wonders of the ocean at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Perched on a picturesque bluff in La Jolla, the aquarium features 60+ tanks of colorful marine life, including dazzling coral reefs, thrilling sharks, undulating jellyfish and three outdoor, living tide pools. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries on climate, earth and ocean science.
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Birch Aquarium is the public exploration center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Your visit helps support our efforts to keep the ocean thriving through conservation and the education of visitors and children.
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
(858) 534-FISH
aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu
Daily: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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