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  Shedd Aquarium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shedd Aquarium was the gift of retail leader John G. Shedd, a protege of Marshall Field, to the city of Chicago.
The aquarium also boasts a number of sea otters; the core of this collection was a group rescued from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989.
The Shedd's newest exhibit is "Wild Reef - Sharks at the Shedd." Under construction from 2000 until its opening in 2003, "Wild Reef" attempts to recreate a Philippine coral reef complete with living coral, multiple species of fish and rays, and a collection of sharks.
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 John Shedd Aquarium in Chicago Illinois
Visit the Shedd Aquarium on Thursday nights, June through September for its special program "Jazzin’ at the Shedd." On these nights the Aquarium is open until 10:00 p.m., however the Oceanarium and Seahorse Symphony close at 8:00 p.m.
Admission to the Aquarium and Oceanarium is $11 adults, $9 children ages 3-11 and seniors, and is free to children under 3.
Admission to both the Aquarium and Oceanarium on Monday is $6 adults, $5 children ages 3-11 and seniors, and is free to children under 3.
www.123chicago.com /john-shedd-aquarium.htm   (647 words)

  
 The Ocean Project: What's New!
Shedd is proud to work with The Ocean Project to further public awareness of the ocean and support for ocean conservation.
Shedd was a partner with the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Field Museum and Brookfield Zoo in a professional development program, the Conservation Training Consortium, which concluded in 2000.
Shedd's exhibits, education programs and field projects reflect a commitment to the conservation of aquatic biodiversity, on which the health of the global environment - encompassing all of us - depends.
www.theoceanproject.org /news/shedd.html   (754 words)

  
 PCI :: Public Communications Inc. :: Newsroom :: Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Leads the Profession in Animal Training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Since Shedd Aquarium's Oceanarium opened its doors in 1991, its elite marine mammal training staff has received numerous awards and national recognition for its accomplishments and leadership in the field.
Training the animals at Shedd has always been the main focus of the marine mammal staff because, according to Ramirez, training is the foundation of quality animal care and provides the animals with mental stimulation and physical exercise and, perhaps most important, teaches them to cooperate in their own care.
But at Shedd Aquarium, the mutual trust the staff has developed with the otters, whales and penguins assure that the animals are extremely cooperative with the medical process.
www.pcipr.com /newsroom_archive/SheddAquarium/20010215_training.asp   (846 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Local / Tanks for the memories
The large sea mammals are being moved to make room for construction of a new sea lion exhibit to replace the aging old barge on the harbor known as the Discovery, where for a decade the slick-swimming quartet has entertained children and adults alike with their roaring, diving, herring-gobbling, and basketball-balancing.
Aquarium staff made the decision so that they can sell the 1974 Discovery and build a new open-air, more naturalistic sea lion center, for approximately $3.5 million.
Once in Chicago, ''the boys," as the sea lions are known to New England Aquarium staff, will move into a holding area where they can acclimate to their new home, the Pacific Northwest Coast exhibit at Shedd, the world's largest indoor marine mammal pavilion, replete with white-sided dolphins and beluga whales.
www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2004/11/18/tanks_for_the_memories   (809 words)

  
 Chicago Museums On-Line: Shedd Aquarium Highlights
John G. Shedd Aquarium, a non-profit institution dedicated to public education and conservation, is the world's largest indoor aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium is owned and managed by the Shedd Aquarium Society, in partnership with the Chicago Park District.
It is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and is a member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums.
collaboratory.nunet.net /museums/hilights/shedd.html   (157 words)

  
 The John G. Shedd Aquarium
No wonder the Shedd Aquarium is known as "The World's Aquarium." The Shedd Aquarium has been committed to preserving threatened or endangered aquatic species since its opening in 1930.
The Aquarium was a gift to the people of Chicago from John Graves Shedd, president and chairman of the board of Marshall Field & Company.
Shedd Aquarium is generously supported by the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District and relies upon visitor participation.
john-g-shedd-aquarium.visit-chicago-illinois.com   (443 words)

  
 Buy-Aquarium-Supplies.com - Your Source For Aquarium Supplies
When it comes to aquarium air pumps, most people believe that using one will increase greatly the amount of oxygen that is dissolved in your tank because of the bubbles that are released, but this is not so.
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 Shedd Aquarium at 75
Attendance at the Shedd Aquarium in 2004 topped 1.9 million, making it the most popular admission-required cultural attraction in the city of Chicago for the third year in a row.
Shedd had moved to Chicago in 1872 and was employed by Marshall Field's.
Shedd gave another $1 million to the project before his death in 1926, but did not live to see the aquarium completed.
www.suntimes.com /special_sections/summer/shedd.html   (1866 words)

  
 Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Relies on Aladdin eSafe to Protect Against Viruses and Spam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Shedd Aquarium is known as the "World's Aquarium." From the day it opened in 1930, Shedd Aquarium set a new standard for aquariums around the world.
It was the first inland aquarium to maintain a permanent exhibition of both freshwater and saltwater fishes.
In 2003, Shedd expanded with the opening of the Wild Reef, a recreation of a Philippines coral reef.
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   | ajc.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
While the 25 to 30 sharks gliding behind 5-inch-thick acrylic are clearly the main attraction in Wild Reef, they're also the bait with which the Shedd expects to lure a tsunami of residents and tourists to its underground drama of a fascinating and fragile ecosystem.
The Shedd's mandate is to connect animals and cultures around the world in a series of regional aquatic ecosystems: Pacific Northwest coast, Illinois waters, East African lakes and rivers, Florida Everglades, Caribbean reefs, Amazon River and Indo-Pacific coral reefs, represented by Wild Reef.
The Shedd Aquarium (above), along with the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, is part of the Museum Campus of Grant Park.
www.ajc.com /travel/content/travel/content/0403/06aquarium.html   (1564 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Nation -- Under the sea: Shedd Aquarium celebrates 75th anniversary on Chicago's ...
CHICAGO – Among the 22,000 marine animals that call the Shedd Aquarium home is an Australian lungfish that arrived in 1933 for the World's Fair that year.
About two million people visit the Shedd Aquarium every year and on a recent afternoon it seemed like every one of them was standing in front of Dan Gazanfari.
When the Shedd Aquarium opened its Seahorse Symphony exhibit, experts warned it was doomed to fail.
signonsandiego.com /news/nation/20050531-0328-aquariumsbirthday.html   (547 words)

  
 Shedd Aquarium --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Built with funds donated by John Graves Shedd, a prominent local businessman, the aquarium opened in Chicago in 1929.
Zoos and aquariums continued to be immensely popular in 2001, attracting some 130 million visitors in the U.S. alone.
The term aquarium may refer to a receptacle, such as a goldfish bowl or small tank, in which fishes and other aquatic organisms are kept, or it may refer to a building in which many different forms of aquatic life are put on display for the public or used in research.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9067226?tocId=9067226   (860 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Shedd Aquarium
The aquarium is located on Chicago's Museum Campus, an area on the shore of Lake Michigan that is also home to Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum of Natural History.
The entire campus is just off of the famous Lake Shore Drive.
This is a large addition to the aquarium that features many marine mammals, including dolphins and belugas.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Shedd-Aquarium   (555 words)

  
 Artcom Museums Tour: John G. Shedd Aquarium
The world's largest indoor aquarium is home to almost 8,000 underwater creatures displayed in their natural surroundings.
Three exhibits interpret the effects of rising ocean temperatures by re-creating stages in the cycle of a coral reef, from healthy, flourishing coral to a reef that is stripped of life.
On Thursdays, combined Aquarium and Oceanarium admission is reduced to $6 for adult and $5 for children and seniors; admission to the Aquarium only is free.
www.artcom.com /Museums/vs/gl/60605-b.htm   (729 words)

  
 Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
The Shedd aquarium features a wild variety of marine plants and animals and currently has a new exhibit on wild sharks and coral reef from the Philippines.
The Shedd is one of the three museums in the Museum campus.
Admission to both the aquarium and oceanarium is: Adults (12-64): $11 Children (3-11): $9 Senior Citizens (65 and over): $9 Children 2 and under: FREE Thursdays admission to the aquarium is free.
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 John G. Shedd Aquarium
Whether it was visiting the Botanic Gardens, watching fish swim at the John G. Shedd Aquarium or going to Brookfield Zoo, each child seemed happy to be in...
For the third year in a row, the John G. Shedd Aquarium drew the most visitors with 1.9 million in 2004, according to figures released by Museums in the Park.
Vescolani, who now is senior vice president of aquarium collections and education for the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, said he is more than ready for the...
conservation.mongabay.com /news/John_G._Shedd_Aquarium.htm   (607 words)

  
 GoCityKids | Shedd Aquarium
Shedd's blue iguanas have lived behind the scenes since 1998 and are part of a breeding program.
Shedd's Wild Reef exhibit has one of the most diverse displays of sharks in North America, shown with other large predators in a 400,000-gallon habitat.
The Aquarium's hot spot is the Caribbean Reef, a 90,000 gallon tank (with another tank inside it, to protect the small fish from the bigger, hungry ones), full of Moray Eels, nurse sharks, barracuda, and the colorful clown fish.
www.gocitykids.com /browse/attraction.jsp?id=2839   (552 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Shedd Aquarium at Epinions.com
Shedd Aquarium Is Fun For The Whole Family.
The Shedd Aquarium lost a Beluga Whale, which I believe was born at the Aquarium.
Overall, the Shedd Aquarium is an interesting exhibit that offers fun for the whole family.
www.epinions.com /trvl-review-6362-B0437C7-38A18A30-bd1   (361 words)

  
 Resources on the Waikiki Aquarium from academic institutions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The Waikiki Aquarium Shark Cam:...voracious predators and are most active just after sunset when they feed on reef fish.
Chambered Nautilus: The Waikiki aquarium managed in 1984 to induce some captured Nautili to lay eggs by regulating the water temperature of their aquarium at 22 o C corresponding...
Birch Aquarium: Initially, a number of the coral specimens were donated by the Waikiki Aquarium to help stock the tank with captive-raised fragments.
mongabay.org /conservation/Waikiki_Aquarium.htm   (1070 words)

  
 EPA News Release 04-OPA182: John G. Shedd Aquarium designated a Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center
This prestigious national designation was presented to the Aquarium by James L. Connaughton, chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and chairman of Coastal America.
Shedd is the 17th designated Learning Center, and the first on the Great Lakes.
"This comes at a perfect time because Shedd is increasing our own efforts to make the public aware of Great Lakes issues that touch their lives." Beattie also serves as a member of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy.
www.epa.gov /Region5/news/news04/04opa182.htm   (300 words)

  
 WOOKIEEhut: Report: Shedd Aquarium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The John G. Shedd Aquarium is located along the shore of Lake Michigan, and the aquatic theatre overlooks the lake in a breathtaking spectacle.
The Shedd Aquarium is also the home to a baby beluga whale, born in July 2000.
The aquarium is an enjoyable attraction with its many exhibits, and also provides a unique educational experience to visitors.
www.wookieehut.com /nonfic/shedd.html   (328 words)

  
 Granddad's Breathtaking Act (washingtonpost.com)
On a recent morning at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, kids in school uniforms formed a cluster near the Caribbean reef tank, with its exotic day-glo fish.
Of the 22,000 animals at the aquarium, Granddad is among a handful that the staff has named.
Animals at the aquarium are fed by hand, so staff members can monitor changes in their eating habits and other behavior.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A61890-2005Jan9.html   (478 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - 'Windy City' swaggers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Fins, fangs, fun — Shedd Aquarium is the largest indoor aquarium in the world, home to beluga whales, eels, penguins, leaping dolphins and more than 2 million human visitors per year.
The Shedd is located near a host of other attractions known as the Museum Campus on the shore of Lake Michigan, just south of downtown.
CityPass opens the doors to the Shedd Aquarium, the John Hancock Observatory, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, and the Museum of Science and Industry.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/cityguides/chicago/worthdoing.htm   (2654 words)

  
 Citypass : Chicago ~ Shedd Aquarium
Come visit Shedd Aquarium, where everyday is an adventure.
Shedd is home to thousands of invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Your Shedd Aquarium ticket is a VIP ticket valid for aquarium galleries and Amazon Rising; Oceanarium and Wild Reef entry on a space-available basis only.
citypass.com /attraction/00041.html?id=MapK9rLs   (221 words)

  
 Chicago Attractions : Shedd Aquarium, Chicago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Shedd Aquarium in the lakeshore museum campus of Chicago is one of the world's oldest public aquariums.
The wide range of exhibits at the Shedd Aquarium introduce the visitor to aquatic life from around the world.
In the new extension to the Shedd Aquarium, the Oceanarium features ocean mammals, fish and sea birds.
www.mychicago.net /guide/shedd-aquarium.html   (127 words)

  
 Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Attraction-Sightseeing from Chicago Traveler
The Shedd Aquarium, located on Chicago's Museum Campus, is the world's largest indoor aquarium with more than 8,000 aquatic animals representing more than 700 species from all parts of the world.
Shedd also offers Habitat Chats for visitors to learn about the aquatic world and its inhabitants in an informal setting.
Aquarium and Oceanarium chats are scheduled in a variety of habitats, locations are posted daily throughout the Aquarium.
www.chicagotraveler.com /attractions/shedd-aquarium.html   (305 words)

  
 Shedd Aquarium, NIU offer online course like no other; Biology course showcases Amazon Rising exhibit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
DE KALB - Northern Illinois University and the Shedd Aquarium together are offering an online biology course taught by renowned paleontologist Michael Parrish and showcasing the aquarium's popular new Amazon exhibit, Amazon Rising: Seasons of the River.
Parrish and Shedd curators will lead students on the tour of the South American ecosystem, which includes piranhas, birds, sloths, insects, snakes, catfish, stingrays and caimans.
Shedd experts also will participate in several online course discussions with students.
www.niu.edu /pubaffairs/RELEASES/2000/july/shedd.html   (692 words)

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