News archives
Birch Aquarium Celebrates $150k Gift from La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club with the naming of its Potbelly Seahorse Habitat
The generous gift launches a strategic partnership between two iconic La Jolla institutions.
Star studded team successfully spawns three Sunflower Sea Stars at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Hope is on the horizon for the critically endangered Sunflower Sea Star thanks to a groundbreaking collaborative effort among accredited aquariums and zoos and research laboratories.
Zoos and Aquariums Join Forces to Advance Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places Across the World
With the Power of Millions Behind Us: We Are Resolved to Halt and Reverse the World’s Catastrophic Decline in Biodiversity
Halloween Aglow to Light Up Birch Aquarium
New family-friendly Halloween event explores the wonders of the ocean after dark.
Banner Year for Birch Aquarium
Aquarium closes out its 30th year “on the Hill” with record attendance, record scholarships and a prestigious AZA Award.
Sunset Pier Walks Return to Birch Aquarium
The Scripps Pier, which is usually closed to the public, will open for tours with Birch Aquarium naturalists.
Birch Aquarium Reports Record Scholarship Year
The aquarium distributed more than $375,000 in scholarships to 22,000+ Pre-K-12 students this school year
Local Students Experience On-the-Water Field Trip in Seaport Climate Science Program
Educators from Birch Aquarium and San Diego Unified Lead Pilot Program To Inform Design of Future Seaport Learning Center
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event
Enjoy live music, a community art project and science stations on April 22-23 and 29-30!
Birch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons
More than 70 seadragons are thriving behind the scenes
Birch Aquarium Announces Pregnant Weedy Seadragon
A rare egg transfer was made last night, marking the first time eggs have been transferred in the Seadragons & Seahorses habitat.
Little Blue Penguins Make San Diego Debut at Birch Aquarium
Made possible with philanthropic support from the Beyster Family, the new exhibit brings the world’s smallest penguins to the West Coast for the first time.
A Pacific Footballfish Touches Down at Birch Aquarium!
This deep-sea specimen will be on display at the aquarium from Mar. 25 to Apr. 24, 2022.
We Have Big News and It’s Little!
Birch Aquarium will open Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins next summer.
Birch Aquarium Welcomes New COO, Charles Hopper
The former senior manager of business operations for the Seattle Aquarium will help lead Birch Aquarium into the future.