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Looking for A Great Gift? Check Out Birch Aquarium’s Holiday Gift Guide!

Name: Looking for A Great Gift? Check Out Birch Aquarium’s Holiday Gift Guide!
Start: 2022-11-17T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2022-11-17T23:59:59-08:00
Location: Birch Aquarium at Scripps

November 17, 2022

Birch Aquarium Holiday Gift Guide

Want to make a big “splash” with your holiday gift-giving this year? We’ve got you covered! Our Gift Shop offers a selection of unique and sustainable items that support our mission to connect understanding to protecting our ocean planet.

Shop Exclusive Collections

Just in time for the holidays, shop new and exclusive collections featuring Birch Aquarium and Scripps Oceanography apparel! Available in our Gift Shop and Online Store.

Animal Apparel

Shop apparel featuring many of the animals who call Birch Aquarium home, including our Little Blue Penguins. Your support goes towards our animals, conservation efforts, exhibits and more!

Scripps Apparel

Our exclusive Scripps Oceanography collection seamlessly blends science with style! Birch Aquarium is the only place where you will find this sustainable collection of Scripps memorabilia.

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Ocean-Minded Gifts

Give a gift that gives back to our ocean! Discover sustainable gift options — like mugs, reusable water bottles, and utensils — in both our Gift Shop and Online Store.!

Upcycled Ocean Sole Animal Sculptures

These friendly animals made from washed-up flip flops retrieved from the beaches in Kenya will surely brighten up any room. Ocean Sole recycles over one ton of styrofoam per month and saves over 500 trees per year. Available in-store only.

Live Love Protect Jewelry

This line of jewelry directly supports animal conservation and part of the proceeds go to help preserve wildlife. Each bracelet and necklace is made with glass beads and recycled cords. Available in-store only.

Gifts Under $25

On a budget? Explore a variety of items under $25! From books to mugs, there are so many fun (and affordable) options to choose from. Available in our Gift Shop and Online Store.

Coffee for a Cause

For the coffee lover in your life, gift them this tasty Bird Rock Coffee Roasters blend. It has notes of marshmallows, dried figs and chocolate malt. Plus, a portion of the proceeds benefit Birch Aquarium.

Ceramic Seadragon Mug

Sip your coffee in style with this ceramic mug featuring Birch Aquarium’s wonderful Weedy Seadragon.

Handmade Felt Ornament

Discover ocean-inspired ornaments made by hand in mountain villages in Kyrgyzstan. Each purchase helps empower women in the region as well as support fair trade.

Penguin Plushie

Surprise your loved ones with this little blue and oh so cute penguin plush. It’s the perfect souvenir gift for children and adults of all ages.

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Special Holiday Promotions – Online Only

Don’t miss special savings or opportunities for free shipping on select dates in our Online Store:

Black Friday (Nov. 24-27) — use code Muze15 for 15% off Entire Online Site
Cyber Monday (Nov. 28) — use code CyberMerch20 for 20% off Entire Online Site

Gift an Extraordinary Experience

Give the gift of an unforgettable day and create memories your loved ones will never forget!

Tidepooling Adventure

Let your loved ones explore where the sea meets the land in a Tidepooling Adventure. They’ll tour a local tide pool with a Birch Aquarium naturalist and learn about the animals that make their homes in this ever-changing environment.

Sunset Scripps Pier Walks

Don’t miss this opportunity to join Birch Aquarium naturalists on an exclusive walking tour of Scripps Pier. Learn about research conducted at Scripps Oceanography and experience hands-on science all while enjoying a stunning sunset! Please note, Pier Walks end Dec. 11 so be sure to book today.

Book a Tidepooling Adventure

Book a Sunset Scripps Pier Walk

Gift a Magical Membership

Members experience a year of ocean fun and exploration at the aquarium plus special discounts on Behind-the-Scenes tours, Gift Shop and Splash! Café. Whether it’s a new membership for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, your purchase helps support our work.

Gift a Membership

Give a Gift that Gives Back

Prefer giving a symbolic gift? Honor a loved one and give a gift that supports Birch Aquarium on their behalf. All gifts made during the holidays support our mission to connect understanding to protecting our ocean planet!

Give Today

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Support Birch Aquarium this Giving Tuesday — Nov. 29, 2022, when gifts in any amount add up to make a major impact. Your support goes towards our animals, conservation efforts, exhibits and more!

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