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 aquarium's most pressing and critical needs, including exhibitions, education, and access. Your gift of $1,000 or more through Friends of Birch Aquarium's 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.

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Friends of Birch Aquarium Levels
Conservation Partner: $10,000+

Includes all benefits of the levels below, in addition to:

  • A hands-on interactive opportunity personalized for you in conjunction with our world-renowned scientists
Birch Educator: $5,000-$9,999

Includes all benefits of the levels below, in addition to:

  • Lunch with a member of the Leadership Team of Birch Aquarium
Aquarium Explorer: $2,500-$4,999

Includes all benefits of the levels below, in addition to:

  • Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
  • An exciting behind-the-scenes tour with an aquarist.
Sea Urchin Adventurer: $1,000-$2,499

All benefits are listed below.

  • Free admission for up to six people on each visit
  • Two one-time guest passes
  • Four special event tickets (Oceans at Night or Halloween Aglow)
  • VIP transferable access card
  • 20% off at Blue Wave Bistro and Gift Shop
  • Advanced registration for aquarium summer camps
  • Invitations to exclusive aquarium members-only events
  • Subscription to the aquarium's member newsletter

Thank you for supporting Birch Aquarium at Scripps. For questions and additional information please contact Guido Oliva, Assistant Director of Development, ggolivafabila@ucsd.edu