Discounts
and Offers
Birch Aquarium strives to make admission welcoming and accessible for everyone in our community.
We proudly offer admission discounts for EBT cardholders, seniors, military personnel and members of the UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health community. We also accept local passes, including San Diego CITYPASS and Go San Diego. See below for more details.
- Plan Ahead Tickets – Buy Online and Save!
Plan Ahead Tickets are available online only and guarantee your entry — plus, they let you choose a time that works best for your schedule AND your wallet. Select the Plan Ahead Ticket at checkout and save $5 or more on admission when you book online!
Please note, discounts and offers cannot be combined. All sales are final at the time of purchase.
- Museums for All (EBT)
Birch Aquarium is a proud supporter of Museums for All, which allows guests with an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card or a California WIC card to purchase general admission tickets for $3 for up to four people.
Please note that a current EBT or WIC card must be presented along with a ticket at entry. Discounts and promotions cannot be combined. All sales are final at the time of purchase.
- SAN DIEGO CITYPASS®
Save with CityPASS®
One simple San Diego CityPASS® purchase saves up to 44% on admission to your choice of 3, 4, or 5 top San Diego attractions and theme parks, including Birch Aquarium!Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. No need to decide now — choose as you go! Buy online for instant mobile ticket delivery.
- Go City San Diego
Go City San Diego
See more. Spend Less.
Enjoy incredible savings and discover more than 55+ museums, tours, and attractions — including Birch Aquarium — and pay nothing at the gate.- UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health Students, Faculty and Staff
General Admission Tickets for Students
UC San Diego students can save $6 off general admission tickets. Enter promo code UCSDSTUDENT at checkout before completing your purchase.
Please note, UC San Diego discount can only be applied to Adult Tickets. A current UC San Diego student ID is required for entry. Discounts and promotions cannot be combined. All sales are final at the time of purchase.
Membership Options
All UC San Diego students can receive a Coastal Explorer Membership at a discounted rate of $49.
All UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health students, staff and faculty are eligible to receive $10 off a Coastal Explorer, Coastal Ambassador, or Ocean Protector level membership.
To sign up for this membership promotion, please visit our Guest Services office with your current UC San Diego ID.
- Seniors (62+)
Birch Aquarium offers discounted admission to Seniors (62+) every day. Enter promo code SENIOR at checkout before completing your purchase.
Please note, discounts and promotions cannot be combined. All sales are final at the time of purchase. Senior discount can only be applied to Adult Tickets.
- Military
Birch Aquarium offers a $3 off admission to all active, reserve, retired service members and veterans. Enter promo code MILITARY at checkout before completing your purchase.
Discounted Birch Aquarium tickets are also available in most base ticket offices. Check your local ticket office for current offers.
Please note, current Military ID must be presented at entry. Discounts and promotions cannot be combined. All sales are final at the time of purchase.
- Group Sales
Discounted admission is available for groups of 10 or more visitors. To learn more about a group discount and how to book your visit, please click the button below!
In addition to the above discounts and offers, Birch Aquarium also participates in seasonal promotions such as The Big Exchange, Kids Free October, and San Diego Museum Month.