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Four smiling people look through a clear barrier at a small penguin standing in a behind-the-scenes animal care area. The Little Blue Penguin wears identification bands on its flippers and is surrounded by a few pieces of greenery.
Behind the Scenes Tours

Behind-the-Scenes: Penguin

Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

$100 Members | $115 General Public — Aquarium admission is included in the price. Tickets must be purchased at least 1 hour prior to start time.

A colorful underwater scene in the Tropical Coral habitat at the aquarium, featuring vibrant corals, reef fish and other marine life.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Coral Feeding

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 10:30 - 10:45am

Discover our reef residents while an educator reveals the hidden lives of corals!

Scuba diver feeds fish in the Giant Kelp Forest habitat.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Kelp Forest Dive

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays | 10:30 - 11 am

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!

Little Blue Penguins 101
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Little Blue Penguins 101

Daily | 3:15 - 3:30pm

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.

A large school of silvery sardines swimming closely together in deep blue water, their streamlined bodies catching the light as they move in unison.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Open Ocean Feeding

Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 2:45 - 3 pm

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.

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 Birch Aquarium staff member wearing a blue shirt holds a snake during a reptile meet and greet as a group of children and adults watch attentively.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Reptile Meet and Greet

Daily | 12:30 - 12:45pm

Meet one of our Animal Ambassadors up close and discover how these incredible animals help inspire conservation action!

Two Weedy Seadragons swim in their habitat in Seadragons & Seahorses.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Seadragon 101

Daily | 5:30 - 5:45 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.

Weedy seadragon swims among some kelp.

Seadragon Feeding

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays | 2:45 - 3 pm

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.

Shark Summer Logo
All Ages

Shark Summer

July 5 to August 10, 2025

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.

A shark scientist in a yellow dress holds a jar with a preserved marine specimen at an outdoor science education table. She is speaking to an aquarium guest across the table, which also displays shark jaws and other preserved specimens.
Included with Admission, All Ages

Shark Summer Pop-up Science

July 10, July 24 and August 7 | 5 to 8 p.m.

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!

Close-up of a leopard shark swimming, showcasing its distinctive spotted pattern and streamlined body
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Sharks & Rays 101

Sundays | 12 - 12:15pm

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.

A Leopard Shark interacts with a puzzle feeder to retrieve a food item.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks

Sharks and Rays Feeding

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays | 12 - 12:15pm

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.

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.

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

Tide Pool Feeding

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 12 - 12:15pm

Get to know the fascinating creatures that call the intertidal zone home and learn how they survive in such a dynamic and unpredictable environment.