Friends of Birch Aquarium
Friends of Birch Aquarium is a giving society furthering youth, access, and education through support of the aquarium's mission.
Gifts from Friends of Birch Aquarium support the most pressing and critical needs of the aquarium, including exhibitions, education, and access. Your gift of $1,000 or more through Friends of Birch Aquarium annual giving society brings you into a more integral relationship with Birch Aquarium as we work together to provide ocean science education, interpret Scripps Oceanography research, and promote ocean conservation.
- Sea Urchin Adventurer: $1,000-$2,499
All benefits listed below. Fair Market Value $179.
- Free admission for up to six people on each visit
- 20% off at Splash! Cafe and Aquarium Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for Summer Learning Adventure Camps
- Exclusive Members-Only events
- Four Guest Passes
- An invitation to our annual breakfast
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
- Aquarium Explorer: $2,500-$4,999
All benefits listed below and an exciting behind the scenes tour with an aquarist including an animal feeding opportunity. Fair Market Value $379.
- Free admission for up to six people on each visit
- 20% off at Splash! Cafe and Aquarium Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for Summer Learning Adventure Camps
- Exclusive Members-Only events
- Four Guest Passes
- An invitation to our annual breakfast
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
- Birch Educator: $5,000-$9,999
All benefits listed below and lunch with Executive Director, Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Fair Market Value $404.
- Free admission for up to six people on each visit
- 20% off at Splash! Cafe and Aquarium Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for Summer Learning Adventure Camps
- Exclusive Members-Only events
- Four Guest Passes An invitation to our annual breakfast
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
- Conservation Partner: $10,000+
All benefits listed below and a hands-on interactive opportunity personalized for you in conjunction with our world-renown scientists. Fair Market Value $404.
- Free admission for up to six people on each visit
- 20% off at Splash! Cafe and Aquarium Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for Summer Learning Adventure Camps
- Exclusive Members-Only events
- Four Guest Passes
- An invitation to our annual breakfast
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
Thank you for supporting Birch Aquarium at Scripps. For questions and additional information please contact Rachel Wyman, Director of Development at rwyman@ucsd.edu.