Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, located in La Jolla, Calif., offers various programs for visitors. Established almost 100 years ago, Birch Aquarium was opened in 1992. More than 350,000 people visit the aquarium and museum each year, including a constant flow of school group tours. It is designed around a central lobby with entrances to the three main interpretive areas. The Hall of Fishes has more than 60 tanks, the largest being 70,000 gallons. The Hall of Oceanography is one of the largest displays on oceanographic sciences in the United States. The third area is an outdoor plaza with a demonstration tide pool and discovery station. In keeping with the aquarium's commitment to science education, two seawater-equipped classrooms adjoin the public display areas. Birch Aquarium is open seven-days a week.