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Dive into the world of sharks​,​ seahorses​,​ and coral reefs at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific​,​ Birch Aquarium features more than 60 habitats with amazing creatures including a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle​,​ a Giant Pacific Octopus​,​ Garibaldi and Moray Eels. Not to be missed are the outdoor tide pools where guests can touch local creatures including juvenile sharks​,​ or the two-story Giant Kelp Forest. Seadragons & Seahorses features one of the largest seadragon habitats in the world​,​ and the new Moon Jelly experience will awe guests of all ages in the Hall of Fishes. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. year-round with extended summer hours. Keep an eye on the website for the addition of seasonal events and outdoor adventures. Advanced reservations are required for all guests​,​ even members.