Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Scripps Institution of Oceanography's public aquarium with evening lectures, kids' marine science clubs, insider tours, pier walks and seasonal after-dark events.

Coming up at Birch Aquarium

11 dated

Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

Oct23Storytime with SeadragonsMON, WED, FRI · 9:30 AM · next Fri, Oct 23, 9:30 AMA ten-minute read-aloud of an ocean-animal picture book for young visitors, held in the nook beside the seadragon habitat. It happens Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 9:40am at Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla (MTS Route 30). It is included with aquarium admission; the listing does not print the admission price. On Sundays in late October and November the aquarium also runs a paid Explorers Club for 6- and 7-year-olds.Included with Admission
Oct23Penguin FeedingDAILY · 10:00 AM · next Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 AMA daily feeding at the Little Blue Penguin habitat, with staff explaining how the colony is cared for while the birds eat. It runs every day from 10am to 10:15am at Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla (MTS Route 30). It is included with admission; the listing does not give the admission price. For a closer look, the aquarium sells a separate Behind-the-Scenes: Penguin tour four afternoons a week.Included with Admission
Oct23Behind-the-Scenes: PenguinSUN, MON, WED, FRI · 1:30 PM · next Fri, Oct 23, 1:30 PMPrice not listed; admission not included
Oct23Halloween AglowFriday, 6:00 PMAdults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%
Oct24Kelp Forest 101SUN, TUE, THU, SAT · 10:30 AM · next Sat, Oct 24, 10:30 AMA half-hour talk at the Giant Kelp Forest tank on how staff look after its residents, including moray eels, horn sharks and a giant sea bass. It runs Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:30am to 11am at Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla (MTS Route 30). It is included with admission, whose price the listing does not give. On the same days the penguin feeding happens just beforehand at 10am.Included with Admission
Oct24Halloween AglowSaturday, 6:00 PMAdults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%
Oct25Aquarium Explorers Club: Sensational Sea TurtlesSunday, 1:00 PM$25 per child per session
Nov1Aquarium Explorers Club: Playful PenguinsSunday, 1:00 PM$25 per child per session
Nov8Aquarium Explorers Club: Marvelous Marine MammalsSunday, 1:00 PM$25 per child per session
Nov9Perspectives on Ocean Science LectureMonday, 6:30 PMFree for members; $12 for the general public
Nov15Aquarium Explorers Club: Amazing AmphibiansSunday, 1:00 PM$25 per child per session

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Questions people ask

Where is Birch Aquarium?＋

2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037, in La Jolla. MTS Route 30.

What's on at Birch Aquarium?＋

11 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is Storytime with Seadragons on Friday, October 23 at 9:30 AM.

How much do events at Birch Aquarium cost?＋

Printed prices for what is listed now run from $12 to $50.

Does Birch Aquarium have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 11 dated listings, 6 fall on a weekend and 3 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at Birch Aquarium?＋

On Birch Aquarium's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

Every listing on this page was checked by a person against the venue's own site. How we verify

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