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Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium

Shark Summer Returns to Birch Aquarium!

This summer, Birch Aquarium is making a splash with the return of Shark Summer! Dive into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages! Shark Summer celebrates the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem, while shining a light on the important conservation work and research being done to protect them. Shark Summer kicks off on July 5 and runs through August 10. Offerings vary by day, check the Daily Schedule at aquarium.ucsd.edu for the latest. 

Neighborhood: La Jolla

Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207

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Contact Info

aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu

Date & Time

Jul 5 - Aug 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Offerings vary by day, check the Daily Schedule for the latest.

Price

Prices very, see aquarium.ucsd.edu for details

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