Behind the Scenes Tours
$100 Members | $115 General Public — Aquarium admission is included in the price. Tickets must be purchased at least 1 hour prior to start time.
All Events
Please note, Blue Beach closes early today for a special event.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Discover our reef residents while an educator reveals the hidden lives of corals!
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Discover how we care for a variety of animals in our Giant Kelp Forest like Moray Eels, Horn Sharks and even a Giant Sea Bass!
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Immerse yourself in the world of Little Blue Penguins and find out what makes this species of penguins so unique! Learn all about our colony and how our husbandry team cares for them during this daily presentation.
Included with Admission, All Ages
Wonder how we care for our sharks and rays? Meet and ask questions to the specialists who care for them 365 days a year!
Members Only
Birch Aquarium members receive free admission to The Wave Waterpark in Vista from July 1 to Aug. 31. Show your aquarium membership card at the waterpark ticket booth to receive the offer — please be sure to check their hours and events before you visit.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Join us for a feeding of our Open Ocean habitat and discover how unique adaptations help these animals survive in this diverse and dynamic environment.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Watch our penguins waddle, swim and eat and find out how our husbandry team cares for them during this daily feeding event.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Discover how scientists at Scripps Pier uncover clues about the climate and study the fascinating ocean animals living on its pilings.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Meet one of our Animal Ambassadors up close and discover how these incredible animals help inspire conservation action!
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Join an educator to explore more about these nearly mythical creatures and learn about the discoveries we've made about such unique and remarkable animals.
Join us for a Weedy Seadragon feeding and discover how these masters of disguise become ultimate predators. Learn what makes these extraordinary fish some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures.
Dive into the world of sharks and rays through hands-on experiences that explore how these incredible animals grow, sense the world around them and stay healthy. Activities may vary depending on the day
All Ages
Get ready to dive into a summer packed with fin-tastic fun! Shark Summer celebrates sharks’ vital role in our ecosystem while spotlighting the important conservation efforts and research dedicated to protecting these amazing creatures.
Included with Admission, All Ages
Sip, snack and science! Enjoy shark-themed drinks and bites, stunning ocean views and jaw-some shark science during select Thursday nights. It’s a fin-tastic evening you won’t want to miss!
Included with Admission, All Ages
Sip, snack and science! Enjoy shark-themed drinks and bites, stunning ocean views and jaw-some shark science during select Thursday nights. It’s a fin-tastic evening you won’t want to miss!
Included with Admission, All Ages
Sip, snack and science! Enjoy shark-themed drinks and bites, stunning ocean views and jaw-some shark science during select Thursday nights. It’s a fin-tastic evening you won’t want to miss!
Included with Admission, For Adults
Put your shark smarts to the test at Shark Trivia Night in collaboration with Geeks Who Drink. Trivia Night is included with admission but advanced registration is required. Walk-up spots cannot be guaranteed.
Included with Admission, All Ages
Put your shark smarts to the test at Shark Trivia Night in collaboration with Geeks Who Drink! Trivia Night is included with aquarium admission but advanced registration is required. Walk-up spots cannot be guaranteed.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Join an educator to learn more about our Sharks and Rays residents! Discover the diversity in our local San Diego waters and find out what makes our sharks and rays so special.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Join an educator to learn more about our Sharks and Rays residents during their feeding session! Discover the diversity in our local San Diego waters and find out what makes our sharks and rays so special.
Included with Admission, All Ages
Join us for storytime in our seadragon nook, perfect for young ocean enthusiasts! Enjoy an enchanting storybook tale about ocean creatures from around the world.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Get to know the fascinating creatures that call the intertidal zone home and learn how they survive in such a dynamic and unpredictable environment.