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.

Today, July 21, 2024

9:00 am

Aquarium Opens

10:00 am
Included with Admission, Feedings

Penguin Feeding

Watch our penguins waddle, swim and eat and find out how our husbandry team cares for them during this daily feeding event.

10:30 am
Included with Admission, Feedings

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!

11:00 am
Behind the Scenes Tours

Behind-the-Scenes: Seahorse

$80 Members | $95 General Public — Aquarium admission is included in the price. Tickets must be purchased at least 1 hour prior to start time.

12:30 pm
All Ages, Included with Admission

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.

2:30 pm
Included with Admission, Feedings

Loggerhead Sea Turtle 101

Join an educator to learn more about our rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle and how advancements in technology help her thrive!

3:00 pm
Included with Admission

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.

4:00 pm
Seasonal

Enjoy Seasonal Hours

Longer days mean more fun for our guests — Birch Aquarium is open late most days now through Labor Day.

7:00 pm

Aquarium Closes

Last entry is 1 hour before closure.