Behind the Scenes Tours
$80 Members | $95 General Public — Aquarium admission is included in the price. Tickets must be purchased at least 1 hour prior to start time.
All Events
Seasonal
Longer days mean more fun for our guests — Birch Aquarium is open late most days now through Labor Day.
Included with Admission, Feedings
Discover how we care for a variety of animals in our Giant Kelp Forest like Moray Eels, Horn Sharks, a Giant Sea Bass and more!
Included with Admission
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, Feedings
Join an educator to learn more about our rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle and how advancements in technology help her thrive!
All Ages, Included with Admission
Wonder how we care for our sharks and rays? Meet and ask questions to the specialists who care for them 365 days a year!
Oceans at Night, For Adults
Discover the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark during this nighttime 21+ event. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, cocktails and interactive experiences, all while exploring the aquarium in a new light!
Included with Admission, Feedings
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
Watch our Weedy Seadragons use stealth and speed to snap up a meal!
All Ages, Included with Admission
Want to learn how a shark gets a check-up? Explore how our staff at the Birch Aquarium cares for our multiple shark and ray species by practicing how to give a shark a physical examination.
Included with Admission, Feedings
Come join us for a feeding with our sharks and rays! Learn all about our local sharks and rays and discover how our husbandry team cares for them during this feeding.
All Ages
This July, join us as we dive deep into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages! Shark Summer celebrates the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem, while shining a light on the important conservation work and research being done to protect them.
Included with Admission, For Adults
Put your shark smarts to the test at Shark Trivia Night in collaboration with Geeks Who Drink on Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Trivia Night is included with admission but advanced registration is required. Walk-up spots cannot be guaranteed.
SOLD OUT
Included with Admission, Feedings
Get to know the fascinating creatures that call the intertidal zone home and learn how they catch a meal.