| If you are going to visit Chicago, you got to experience | | | | water while the Oceanarium contains to a close of 3 |
| visiting the icon and leader in aquarium and zoo | | | | million gallons of water so it's like you're under the |
| profession - Shedd Aquarium. | | | | ocean water. |
| Shedd aquarium was made possible by John G. Shedd | | | | Looking in the oceanarium, you will find all the Pacific |
| wherein he envisioned it to be one of the grandest | | | | inhabitants, from beluga whales, white-sided dolphins, |
| aquariums in Chicago and was officially opened on | | | | Alaskan sea otters and seals, to penguins. Watching |
| May 30, 1930, which became one of Chicago's historic | | | | these mammals in a recreated Pacific coastal |
| landmarks. | | | | surrounding is fun. While in the Aquarium, the |
| Shedd aquarium success lies on its founder's | | | | 90,000-gallon Caribbean-like Reef in the central part |
| leadership about shaping the future and followers | | | | shows to a wide range of aquatic mammals that |
| incorporated by collaborative, supportive, strong, | | | | include sea turtles, sharks, and to more than 250 |
| inquisitive, creative, energetic and persistent outlook. | | | | species of tropical Caribbean animals. |
| Shedd Aquarium primary goal is to give information, | | | | There is no problem upon visiting the Shedd Aquarium |
| inspiration and entertainment to people interested about | | | | because: |
| animals, their habitat and relations to humans. They are | | | | - Lockers, which are coin-operated, are available for |
| promoting animal conservation, provides teaching and | | | | storing coats however they are notresponsible for |
| learning resources and support global environmental | | | | luggage or package that does not fit into the lockers. |
| awareness. | | | | - Picture takings of animals are allowed by only turning |
| Shedd Aquarium's mission is to let animals connect | | | | off the flash for comfort and safetypurposes. Tripods |
| people into the living world giving inspiration by starting | | | | are not allowed as well as taking pictures in |
| to make a difference. They educate people in a more | | | | restaurants and Oceanarium. |
| interesting way having stewards with dedication on | | | | - Handicapped parking area are available but |
| caring animals and people. | | | | wheelchairs can be rented on a first come first basis |
| Shedd Aquarium is supporting global programs | | | | only. |
| regarding conservations. They are also the first | | | | - Nursing area is also available. You can either eat at |
| aquarium to have an educational department, a | | | | Dining at Shedd or simply carry a bag lunch where you |
| textbook itself exploring life and expanding horizons | | | | can eat on the tables and chairs located in vending |
| about the animals in their sanctuary taught by their cool | | | | areas. |
| teachers within classes. | | | | If you wish to visit, the Shedd Aquarium and |
| Shedd Aquarium is a sanctuary with different animal | | | | Oceanarium is open to all from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| species that people could explore and learn about. | | | | on weekdays and selected holidays. If Memorial Day |
| They provide itineraries for visitors regarding Shedd | | | | and Labor Day fall on weekdays, it's open from 9:00 |
| Aquarium explorations through their site maps. | | | | a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only. The place charge adults for $11, |
| You cannot tour the entire Shedd Aquarium in just a | | | | $9 to children ages 3-11 and free to children under the |
| day so instead join their membership to visit it often. | | | | age of 3. Access to both the Oceanarium and |
| Some foundations offer discount days upon visiting | | | | Aquarium on Mondays charge adults $6, $5 to children |
| Shedd Aquarium giving free general admissions. | | | | ages 3-11 and seniors and is free to ages under 3. |
| Inside the vast Aquarium and Oceanarium, you will find | | | | Entrance to the Aquarium only is free on Mondays. |
| to a close of 8,000 marine animals that represents 650 | | | | The best time to visit Shedd Aquarium is to arrive |
| species of reptiles, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, | | | | early or on Sunday mornings because it is least |
| mammals, and birds from the waters around the globe. | | | | crowded. Shedd is a popular place and can easily get |
| The Aquarium contains to over 1.5 million gallons of | | | | crowded during summer, weekends or holidays. |