Daily Schedule
Celebrate Shark Summer
Dive into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages! Shark Summer takes place from July 13 to 31, 2024.
Aquarium Opens
Penguin Feeding
Watch our penguins waddle, swim and eat and find out how our husbandry team cares for them during this daily feeding event.
Kelp Forest Dive
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!
Shark Feeding
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.
Shark and Ray Physical Exploration Station
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.
Little Blue Penguins 101
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.
Seadragon Feeding
Watch our Weedy Seadragons use stealth and speed to snap up a meal!
Blue Beach Closes Early
Please note, Blue Beach closes early today for a special event. All other exhibits and hands-on activities — as well as Splash! Café and the Gift Shop — will remain open until 7 p.m.
Enjoy Seasonal Hours
Longer days mean more fun for our guests — Birch Aquarium is open late most days now through Labor Day.
Aquarium Closes
Last entry is 1 hour before closure.