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Shark Summer Makes a Splash at Birch Aquarium
This July, sharks take the spotlight with a variety of activities for all ages!
![arial view of Birch Aquarium with whale statue in front and blue ocean stretching behind](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2024-03/bas-aerialphoto2022-101_1.jpg?itok=MnSsUhzS)
Birch Aquarium Hosts Party for the Planet, Family-Friendly Earth Day Celebration
Enjoy an hourly parade, interactive community storytelling and science stations on April 20-21!
![A group of people explore local tide pools.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-12/tide-pooling.jpg?itok=G3Zd0QoR)
Let the Tidepooling Adventures Begin!
Tickets for Birch Aquarium’s Tidepooling Adventures go on sale Dec. 15.
![A kid stands in front of a Moon Jelly habitat wearing a glowing skeleton costume.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-09/halloween-aglow.jpg?itok=A4yESaya)
Halloween Aglow to Light Up Birch Aquarium
New family-friendly Halloween event explores the wonders of the ocean after dark.
![A group gathers for a Pier Walk.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-09/bas-pierwalks2022-546.jpg?itok=FYFKW60b)
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.
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Birch Aquarium Announces ‘Science Night’ Lineup
Wednesday happy hours bring Scripps Science to the forefront beginning July 19.
![Birch Aquarium courtyard painted blue to resemble the map of La Jolla Canyon.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-06/blue_beach.jpg?itok=ziXeSXge)
Birch Aquarium Unveils Blue Beach, Launches Happy Hour Series
Happy Hours kick off July 10 in a new space that includes a giant floor mural and stunning ocean views
![Aerial view of Birch Aquarium showing the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-06/aerial_sunset.jpg?itok=LaQz3YFQ)
Birch Aquarium Is Making a Splash with New Seasonal Offerings this Summer
The aquarium will be open until 7 p.m. from May 28 through Labor Day
![A rainbow shines over Scripps Pier as seen from Birch Aquarium at Scripps.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-04/rainbow-scripps-pier.jpg?itok=w-kZB-9O)
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!
![Two people on shoreline looking into tidepools.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-04/nr-112922-tidepool-adventures.jpg?itok=hoNG4D69)
From Sea to Shore: Peer into the Captivating World of Tidepools
Birch Aquarium kicks off Tidepooling Adventures January 7
![Patrons drink in the dark while illuminated with multicolored lights.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-04/nr-111722-oceans-at-night_0.jpg?itok=rAJMoT4k)
Bioluminescence, Biofluorescence, and Underwater Acoustics: Birch Aquarium Launches Oceans at Night
The new monthly signature event for 21+ kicks off January 26