Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium At Scripps

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(2K) · Aquarium in La Jolla, United States
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Birch Aquarium is one of San Diego’s hidden gems. As the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch …

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Feb 27, 2025
This was a total disappointment, we're from Canada. This is very expensive for what there is to see. It was almost a hundred dollars Canadian for 3 adults. There was barely nothing to see. We went th…Full review by rlmptl
Dec 20, 2024
Visited on Thanksgiving day and it was quite busy surprisingly. It was good as always, a staple of visiting long beach that's for sure. The exhibits are well maintained and the animals well cared fo…Full review by CrisH653
Dec 10, 2024
What a lovely day we had st the aquarium! There is a lot to see if this mid size aquarium and we all enjoyed our afternoon here. We loved the updates from 12 years ago. And all the staff were so help…Full review by Nichole F
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Is 2 hours enough time with a 6 and 1 yr old?
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Between 2-3 hours would be a good estimate!
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I have 13yr old and 11 year old daughters . From reviews and aquarium website it seems the aquarium is on the small …
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I have 13yr old and 11 year old daughters . From reviews and aquarium website it seems the aquarium is on the small side but well maintained. I’m trying to gauge whether the exhibits are engaging/interactive enough for middle schoolers. Is this aquarium geared for younger children?
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It is good for 2-3 hours. Can be entertaining and learning for all ages.
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Suitcase storage near the place?
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I’m sure staff would keep them safe during visit but do not remember seeing any lockers.
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the website only goes out a few months and I'm trying to plan ahead for August of next year can anyone tell me what the …
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the website only goes out a few months and I'm trying to plan ahead for August of next year can anyone tell me what the typical hours are in the first part of August?
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Not sure, believe 10 to 5 but to be sure give them call
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