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Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal

Sunset Scripps Pier Walk

Select Saturdays and Sundays through April 2025

Join Birch Aquarium educators on an exclusive sunset walking tour of Scripps Pier. Advanced Reservation Required. Participants must be ages 9+ (Children ages 9 to 17 must be accompanied by a paid adult).

A Birch Aquarium educator holds up some Moon Jellies.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Jellies Up-Close

Daily | 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Moon Jellies are pretty mesmerizing! Stop by the Galleria to see these dazzling drifters up close and chat with an aquarium educator.

A projection showcasing a vibrant Giant Kelp Forest in the Galleria of the aquarium, with detailed underwater scenes of kelp swaying in the current.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Kelp Forest 101 Talk (Livestream)

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays | 10:30 - 10:45am

During Living Seas construction, join an Educator for a talk about our Kelp Forest exhibit as it is live-streamed in the aquarium's Galleria. Discover how we care for the animals in our Giant Kelp Forest like Moray Eels, Horn Sharks and even a Giant Sea Bass!

Little Blue Penguins 101
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.

Guest in a children's nook area in the Little Blue Penguins habitat at an aquarium
All Ages

Museum Month 2025

February 1-28, 2025

Throughout February, receive 50% off admission at any of the 70+ San Diego Museum Council member organizations — including Birch Aquarium — with the San Diego Museum Month Pass!

Please note, the offer is valid February 1-28, 2025 and may not be used with other discounts or other special events or programs. Discount limited to 4 tickets.

Little Blue Penguins getting fed some fish.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Penguin Feeding

Daily | 10 - 10:15am

Watch our penguins waddle, swim and eat and find out how our husbandry team cares for them during this daily feeding event.

A guest admires an Indigenous oceans display at an aquarium, with a tule boat hanging from the ceiling above
For Adults, Lectures

Perspectives Lecture Series: April

Monday, April 14, 2025 | 6:30 - 8pm

We're excited about our upcoming Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture — Indigenous Ocean Culture: A Renaissance. Members: Free | General Public: $12

Two scientists sit behind a table displaying information about their penguin research.
Included with Admission, All Ages

Pop-Up Science

Friday, March 07, 2025 | 2 - 5pm

From extreme weather to deep-sea biodiversity, Scripps scientists are driven by curiosity to learn more about our planet. Meet Scripps researchers, dive into hands-on activities and explore the big questions shaping our understanding of the world. Included in admission.

Weedy seadragon swims among some kelp.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Seadragon 101

Daily | 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.

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.

Leopard Shark swims around its habitat.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Sharks and Rays 101

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 to 1:10 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 to 11:40 a.m.

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.

Children enjoying storytime in the seadragon nook
Included with Admission, All Ages

Storytime with Seadragons

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 9:30 - 9:40am

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.

guests look for animals in tide pools
Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal

Tidepooling Adventure

Select Saturdays and Sundays through March 2025

Explore a local tide pool with Birch Aquarium educators and get up close to animals that make their homes in this ever-changing environment! Advanced Registration Required.

Guest observe a tidepool feeding.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Tidepools 101

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays | 12:30 p.m.

Get to know the fascinating creatures that call the intertidal zone home and learn how they survive in such an ever-changing environment.

Seadragons & Seahorses exhibition at Birch Aquarium.
Included with Admission, All Ages

Western Pacific Wonders Tour

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays | 1:30 - 2 pm

Embark on a guided front-of-house tour at Birch Aquarium, where you'll discover the fascinating marine life of the Western Pacific. Our expert educator will share intriguing facts about the unique animals that call this region home, highlight ongoing conservation efforts and answer all your questions along the way! Please note, that this tour does not include any behind-the-scenes access.