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