Gift Shop

Open Daily

The Birch Aquarium Gift Shop is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until the aquarium closes and is accessible without an aquarium ticket. 

Birch Aquarium features a wide selection of sustainable products promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle — including exclusive Little Blue Penguin and Scripps Oceanography collections. Discover reusable water bottles, plush toys made from 100% recyclable materials, apparel made from transitional cotton which supports farmers in their transition to certified organic and more! 

Members save on all Gift Shop Purchases

Our Gift Shop staff is available to take orders by phone at (858)534-8753 or e-mail.


Online Store 

Shop some of the most popular items from our Gift Shop without leaving the house — including our new Little Blue Penguin collection! Discover a variety of sustainable apparel, plush and souvenirs featuring many of the animals who call Birch Aquarium home. 

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Supporting Our Mission

As a non-profit organization, Birch Aquarium relies on your support. Every purchase helps further our mission to connect understanding to protecting our ocean planet. Your support allows us to expand our education programs to inspire the next generation of ocean leaders, provide the best care to our animals, and create new exhibits that bring the magic of the ocean to you!