Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Aquarium La Jolla, California, United States
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What to expect

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps is a public aquarium located in La Jolla, California, and serves as the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. The aquarium houses more than 3,000 animals representing over 380 species and offers stunning views of La Jolla Shores and the Pacific Ocean. With a variety of exhibits, including the Hall of Fishes, the aquarium provides an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Although some exhibits may be closed during renovations, the aquarium continues to offer new experiences, such as Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen, Riveropolis, and Coral Classroom

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Activities: We visited the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, located in La Jolla, and saw the giant kelp forest exhibit, seahorses, seadragons, octopus, sharks and more. We also checked out the large outdoor tidepool touch area

Highlights: The whole family enjoyed the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the kids loved the giant kelp forest exhibit and the touch area ✨

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Activities: We explored the aquarium and saw all kinds of amazing sea creatures

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the giant kelp forest, and the Hidden Heroes exhibit was a lot of fun ✨