Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- 2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, CA 92037 | Directions
- 858-534-3474 | Website
Facility is a component of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD. More than 60 tanks contain marine life of Pacific Northwest, California coastline, Mexico's Sea of Cortés, and South Pacific. The La Jolla Kelp Tank is a two-story-high tank with giant kelp plants and nearly 30 species of local marine life.
Upcoming Events
Green Flash: Wild Child
Wednesday, June 19, 5:30 p.m.
Marine Natural Products
Monday, July 8, 7:00 p.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Monday, July 15, 7:00 p.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Tuesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m.
Green Flash: Pine Mountain Logs & Venice
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 p.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Saturday, July 20, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Sunday, July 21, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Saturday, July 27, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Sunday, July 28, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Saturday, August 10, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Sunday, August 11, 8:00 a.m.
Green Flash: The Mother Hips
Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 p.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Thursday, August 15, 7:00 p.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Friday, August 16, 7:00 p.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Saturday, August 24, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Sunday, August 25, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Saturday, September 7, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Sunday, September 8, 8:00 a.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Friday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Saturday, September 14, 6:00 p.m.
Green Flash: 10,000 Maniacs
Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Saturday, September 21, 8:00 a.m.
Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Sunday, September 22, 8:00 a.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Sunday, October 13, 6:00 p.m.
Full Moon Pier Walks
Monday, October 14, 6:00 p.m.
Seadragons & Seahorses
Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Additional Info
Hours
| Sunday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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