The Growing Up Seahorse tour immerses guests into the world of Birch Aquarium’s animal care team. Participants are first taken through seahorse exhibits to learn about the diversity and conservation status of these unique fish, then head behind the scenes to learn how Birch Aquarium’s experts care for and breed seahorses. The tour culminates with a visit to see tiny baby seahorses in the breeding room, and the opportunity to feed seahorses by hand.
We hope you will consider covering the tours. They would make for a great stand-alone story or a fun addition to any features you may be planning on Southern California, San Diego, Family Travel or animal encounters.
Points to consider:
- If you are not familiar with Birch Aquarium, we are the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Birch Aquarium is a leader in the field of seahorse breeding conservation.
- The aquarium has been breeding seahorses for more than 25 years and has shipped 5,000+ seahorses 100 facilities around the world.
- The Seahorse Breeding Program is part of the aquarium’s dedication to conservation and participation in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plans (SSPs).
- The Growing Up Seahorse tour runs daily at 10:30 a.m. and advanced registration is recommended. Tickets are $30 per person for aquarium members, and $35 per person plus general admission for non-members.
If you happen to be in the area, please come and visit us.
