Purchase Tickets in Advance
Tickets must be purchased before visiting. Admission is valid only for the selected date and time. Members may reserve tickets here.
Tickets must be purchased before visiting. Admission is valid only for the selected date and time. Members may reserve tickets here.
Member Reservations:
• Limited to number of people covered by membership.
• Show Membership Card and photo ID with member ticket(s).
• For Member Guest Passes, RSVP in advance is required.
• At Shopping Cart, click BACK TO SHOPPING to RSVP for Member Guest Passes and Children (Ages 2 & Under).
• Limited to number of people covered by membership.
• Show Membership Card and photo ID with member ticket(s).
• For Member Guest Passes, RSVP in advance is required.
• At Shopping Cart, click BACK TO SHOPPING to RSVP for Member Guest Passes and Children (Ages 2 & Under).
Group Sales: Admission Requirements
• 10 or more tickets to receive the group discount.
• Payment required at time of booking.
• 1 adult per every 10 children required*.
*Tickets are required for all guests in your group, including all adults. There is no complimentary admission for adults in General Admission groups.
Time Slot Restrictions
Tickets are for a specific date and entry time (limited capacity). You are required to adhere to the date/time of your tickets. If you purchase tickets for multiple time slots, each guest will only be allowed to enter at the date/time listed on their ticket.
Support Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Visit all year long, enjoy oceans of savings and gain the satisfaction of supporting ocean conservation for future generations.
Eligible Discounts
Special $10 savings on Individual, Dual, or Family level memberships: Seniors (60+), Military, UCSD Faculty/Staff, and College Students (with valid ID). To receive this discount, please call at 858-534-5771.
Purchasing a Membership for Someone?
Purchase Gift Membership Certificates here and give someone a year of ocean fun and exploration!
Visit all year long, enjoy oceans of savings and gain the satisfaction of supporting ocean conservation for future generations.
Eligible Discounts
Special $10 savings on Individual, Dual, or Family level memberships: Seniors (60+), Military, UCSD Faculty/Staff, and College Students (with valid ID). To receive this discount, please call at 858-534-5771.
Purchasing a Membership for Someone?
Purchase Gift Membership Certificates here and give someone a year of ocean fun and exploration!
Using Guest Passes or Have Children Ages 2 or Under?
The following tickets are for people using Member Guest Pass(es) or for Children (Ages 2 & Under).
The following tickets are for people using Member Guest Pass(es) or for Children (Ages 2 & Under).
More Levels & More Benefits
Support Birch Aquarium and protect our ocean planet by giving the gift of membership with these higher-level memberships! Certificates are emailed instantly after purchase.
Already a Member?
If you're a member purchasing a gift membership for someone else, please have your member number ready to enter during the purchasing process.
Support Birch Aquarium and protect our ocean planet by giving the gift of membership with these higher-level memberships! Certificates are emailed instantly after purchase.
Already a Member?
If you're a member purchasing a gift membership for someone else, please have your member number ready to enter during the purchasing process.
Birch Aquarium Winter Camps
Our Winter Camp programs - held for three consecutive days during the winter holiday weeks - will give young learners the opportunity to have fun and connect with other campers. Kids will explore marine habitats and their inhabitants, engage with aquarium creatures, and create crafty keepsakes of their discoveries! Winter Camps take place at Birch Aquarium every day.
Join the Waitlist for Camp
If your preferred camp already full, you can register your child for the camp's waitlist. To join the waitlist, add a camp week to your cart and answer the registration questions. Payment is not taken at the time of joining the waitlist.
Book Your Adventure in Advance
Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers Outdoor Adventures--these programs vary by season and are determined by local weather patterns and conditions.
Please note that these activities have limited capacities and advanced registration is required to attend.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers Outdoor Adventures--these programs vary by season and are determined by local weather patterns and conditions.
Please note that these activities have limited capacities and advanced registration is required to attend.
