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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Birch Aquarium at Scripps brings to life the exciting discoveries of world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For more than a century, the aquarium has inspired visitors with the wonders of the ocean. Enter the world of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs and more, and discover a stunning variety of Pacific marine life in more than 60 habitats.
Interact with exhibits that showcase the cutting-edge discoveries of Scripps Oceanography explorers through hands-on displays and multimedia.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is located on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Scripps Campus in La Jolla, an area famed for its beaches, dining, and culture. By car, the aquarium is minutes from downtown La Jolla and La Jolla Shores.
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92037 |
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Map of the Birch Aquarium
Top Ten Reasons to Visit
- The View
Located on a coastal bluff overlooking La Jolla Shores beach, Birch Aquarium at Scripps is renowned for its ocean views.
- Full Moon Pier Walk
Learn about the history and scientific uses of the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Research Pier on a guided tour along its platform.
- Wonders of Water
Roll up your sleeves and experience rippling, streaming wat er in three, outdoor waterplay stations.
- Family Days
Family Days merges Earth and ocean sciences with art and literacy themes by presenting unique programs that include hands-on activities, crafts, demonstrations, and interactions with researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
- Coral Reefs
Birch Aquarium at Scripps raises its own corals, a delicate and intensive process, but worth every effort.
- Tide-Pool Plaza Discovery Center
Birch Aquarium's outdoor tide-pool plaza is a great place to view these animals in their natural environment.
- Sharks
From sleek cruisers of tropical reefs to leopard sharks lurking in the giant kelp forest tank, we've got sharks!
- Public Programs
From whale watching to monthly oceanographic discovery presentations, Birch Aquarium's public programs offer a range of opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about our ocean environment and Scripps Oceanographic research.
- Scripps Explorers Gallery
The aquarium's museum features rotating gallery exhibitions based upon cutting-edge research by Scripps Institution of Oceanography explorers.
- Kelp Tank Feeding Shows
(Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30, Saturdays at 2 pm, Sundays at 10:30)
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