The Lionfish at Birch Aquarium
Tidepooling ExcursionsWinter is the optimal season for tide pooling as minus tides reveal wider beaches and tide pools teeming with life. Join our experienced naturalists for a fun day of tidepooling geared to tots or to all. MoreGrunion RunsOn certain spring nights, hundreds of small, silvery fish called
grunion ride the waves onto some Southern California and Northern Baja
California beaches to spawn. This unusual mating ritual is a
must-see! Join Birch Aquarium instructors as they guide you
through an unforgettable night of activities. Experience the
excitement of watching grunion hatch right before your eyes!
Prepare for cool, wet conditions and bring a flashlight. More Grunion GroupiesSaturdays and Sundays: 11-11:30 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.Now through June 15 Join Birch Aquarium volunteers in the education courtyard as they share the amazing tale of the elusive California grunion. Learn how these unique fish run up our local beaches and lay their eggs in the moist sand. Experience the joy of watching baby grunion hatch right before your eyes! Free with aquarium admission Green Flash Concert Series
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