Birch Aquarium at Scripps Inst. of Oceanography - la jolla Zoos and Aquarium

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• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Visitors often ask why the scythe butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcifer, Prognathodes falcifer) is the emblematic fish of the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. This dazzling fish of vivid yellow with distinctive black scythe-like markings is currently displayed in Tank 16. The fish was chosen as the logo of the Birch Aquarium at Scripps because Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists played a major role in discovering and describing the species. A Colorful Find Scripps graduate student Andy Rechnitzer ... more on aquarium.ucsd.edu
• If your kids are fascinated by the underwater world but you can't fathom the cost of a visit to SeaWorld, then the Birch Aquarium is the place to go. The aquarium is the public exploration center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, part of the University of California, San Diego. For more than a century, the aquarium-museum has inspired visitors with the wonders of the ocean. The aquarium features interactive exhibits and fabulous educational programs.Perched on the side of ... more on gocitykids.com
• Opened in 1992, the new Birch Aquarium at Scripps (hereafter referred to as 'aquarium') was designed around a central lobby with entrances to ... more on epinions.com

Directions

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is located at 2300 Expedition Way in La Jolla. Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Bus Route 30 stops at Downwind Way, across from Scripps Campus. Walk up Downwind Way to the aquarium (5 minutes). Fare $2.25 one way. Trip Planning

Hours

9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Adult, 18-59 years $11.00 Senior, 60 yrs. or better $9.00 College students with ID $8.00 Youth (3-17 yrs,) $7.50 UCSD Staff, Students (with ID) $7.50 2 yrs. and under Free Scripps Oceanographic Society Members Free
• Events: http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Special_Events/

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