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 Blue Wave Bistro and the Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for aquarium summer camps
- Invitations to exclusive aquarium members-only events
- Four Guest Passes
- An invitation to our Annual Friends of Birch Breakfast event
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
- Subscription to Birch Aquarium’s member newsletter
- Aquarium Explorer: $2,500-$4,999
All benefits listed below. Fair Market Value $379.
- Free admission for up to six people on each visit
- 20% off at Blue Wave Bistro and the Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for aquarium summer camps
- Invitations to exclusive aquarium members-only events
- Four Guest Passes
- An invitation to our Annual Friends of Birch Breakfast event
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
- Subscription to Birch Aquarium’s member newsletter
- An exciting behind-the-scenes tour with an aquarist including an animal feeding opportunity.
- Birch Educator: $5,000-$9,999
All benefits listed below. Fair Market Value $404.
- Free admission for up to six people on each visit
- 20% off at Blue Wave Bistro and the Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for aquarium summer camps
- Invitations to exclusive aquarium members-only events
- Four Guest Passes
- An invitation to our Annual Friends of Birch Breakfast event
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
- Subscription to Birch Aquarium’s member newsletter
- An exciting behind-the-scenes tour with an aquarist including an animal feeding opportunity
- Lunch with the Executive Director of Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
- Conservation Partner: $10,000+
All benefits listed below. Fair Market Value $404.
- Free admission for up to six people on each visit
- 20% off at Blue Wave Bistro and the Gift Shop
- Advanced registration for aquarium summer camps
- Invitations to exclusive aquarium members-only events
- Four Guest Passes
- An invitation to our Annual Friends of Birch Breakfast event
- Exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium
- Subscription to Birch Aquarium’s member newsletter
- An exciting behind-the-scenes tour with an aquarist including an animal feeding opportunity
- Lunch with the Executive Director of Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- A hands-on interactive opportunity personalized for you in conjunction with our world-renowned scientists.
Thank you for supporting Birch Aquarium at Scripps. For questions and additional information please contact Guido Oliva, Assistant Director of Development, ggolivafabila@ucsd.edu