2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla is a renowned public aquarium perched on a bluff overlooking La Jolla Shores and the Pacific Ocean. It serves as the educational outreach arm of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, showcasing groundbreaking ocean science while engaging over 500,000 visitors annually

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla is a renowned public aquarium perched on a bluff overlooking La Jolla Shores and the Pacific Ocean. It serves as the educational outreach arm of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, showcasing groundbreaking ocean science while engaging over 500,000 visitors annually

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for UC San Diego’s world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Nestled on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it serves both as a marine science museum and a showcase for cutting‑edge research

Highlights & Exhibits

60+ diverse habitats featuring over 3,000 animals across nearly 380 species—from the chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest to tropical reefs of Mexico
The Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, opened in May 2025, immerses visitors in vibrant marine worlds—giant Pacific octopus, coral reefs, mangroves, and schooling fish
A magnificent giant kelp forest tank teeming with leopard sharks, moray eels, and local fish

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