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ENHANCING YOUR VISIT When visiting Birch Aquarium at Scripps, don t miss the opportunity to take in all the exhibits, programs and attractions offered. Here are a few highlights to look forward to:
FEELING THE HEAT: THE CLIMATE CHALLENGEGet the facts on the world's hottest topic. How will global warming impact your life? Explore the science of climate change through interactive exhibits for all ages. Discover what Scripps scientists know and what you can do.
THE ART OF DECEPTIONBe tricked, fooled, and dupped by marine animals that use camouflage for survival. This interactive exhibit holds imaginative surprises, especially for children, and engaging rhymes help visitors open their eyes to explore what's not so evident at first glance.
WONDERS OF WATERRoll up your sleeves and experience rippling, streaming water in three, outdoor waterplay stations. Build dams and create rapids. Design watersheds, but watch out for floods and landslides! While this engaging exhibit is all about fun, children will learn the concept of erosion and how water flows naturally in our environment.
SHARK FEEDINGSWe have a lot of mouths to feed at the aquarium! Visit the outdoor shark reef tank and watch aquarists feed these amazing creatures. Feedings occur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Visit the aquarium's website, aquarium.ucsd.edu, for exact times.
KELP TANK DIVE SHOWListen as dynamic presenters, one of whom is diving in the tank, talk about the unique world of kelp forests during a 20-minute interactive presentation in our 70,000-gallon kelp forest tank. Dive shows take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Visit the aquarium's website, aquarium.ucsd.edu, for exact times.
VOLUNTEERSVolunteers are stationed throughout the facility to help answer your questions and tell you about the animals and science exhibits on display.
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