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