Birch Aquarium at Scripps
About
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
La Jolla aquarium operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography. 60+ aquarium habitats, hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, touch tide pool. Ocean education + research focus.
Kids Nature + Ocean Programs
- Touch Tide Pool - hands-on marine life interaction
- Outdoor Playground - ocean-themed climbing structure
- Summer Camps - week-long themed marine science tracks
- Toddler Programs - early-childhood ocean exposure
- School Field Trips - Scripps-curriculum aligned
What Parents Should Know
- La Jolla cliff-top location with Pacific views
- UC San Diego Scripps Institution affiliated
- 60+ aquarium habitats + outdoor exhibits
- Open daily 9am-5pm