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We are undergoing the biggest renovation in our history as the Hall of Fishes is transformed into Living Seas. Many of our animals have been moved behind the scenes, like our Loggerhead Sea Turtle and Giant Pacific Octopus. Learn more about new experiences added during construction.
Annual Memberships

Experience Unlimited Admission

Join today for a year of fun and exploration at the aquarium plus special discounts on behind-the-scenes tours, summer camps, Gift Shop and Splash! Café. Limit one (1) membership per transactionLearn more about annual memberships.
 

Gifting a Membership?

Give someone a year of ocean exploration with a Gift Membership Certificate. The certificate is emailed to the purchaser and the recipient's membership will begin when they redeem the certificate.
 

Redeeming a Gift Membership Certificate?

If you are redeeming a gift membership certificate, please call Guest Services at (858) 534-3474 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) so we may better assist you.

Individual
Price: $89.00
One named adult receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes. 

UC San Diego Student
Price: $49.00
One UC San Diego Student receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop. No discounts available.

Dual
Price: $119.00
Two named adults* receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.

Family
Price: $199.00
Two named adults* and four children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.

Ocean Sponsors
Price: $250.00
Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.

Coral Reef Ambassadors
Price: $500.00
Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, registration for 2 to a Sunset Scripps Pier Walk (seasonal, ages 9+), plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.



Friends of Birch Aquarium



When you give $1,000.00 or more, your benefits will include:
Free admission for up to six people on each visit, plus priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, exclusive members-only events, an invitation to our annual breakfast, exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium, plus 4 guest passes.

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