Spring into action and dive head-first into a visit to Shedd Aquarium! Don’t miss an opportunity to visit the mesmerizing exhibit Jellies, and feel the wonder of these mysterious creatures. Shedd’s popular Stingray Touch exhibit will reopen after the long winter, offering a chance to interact with stingrays and touch their silky-smooth backs. Craving something really wild? Head over to Shedd’s Wild Reef exhibit or take a behind-the-scenes tour and let your mind drift to the Philippines. The aquarium’s four resident dogs also make appearances in the latest aquatic show, One World, showcasing positive reinforcement training with Shedd’s animals – big and small!
STINGRAY TOUCH REOPENS
Sponsored by Walgreens, Stingray Touch, the popular hands-on experience, is returning! Reach in and touch the slippery smooth yet sandy backs of cownose and yellow rays outside at Shedd. Experience this interactive exhibit and see how you would describe these fascinating creatures texture.
FEEDING TOUR: BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS IN WILD REEF
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Shedd’s Wild Reef? With Shedd’s behind-the-scenes tours, guests witness a day in the lives of animal care experts, and watch them prepare meals for the sharks and rays and conduct training sessions. These 50-minute tours allow up to 10 individuals, and all participants must be at least 10 years old.
ONE WORLD AQUATIC SHOW AT SHEDD
Shedd has adopted four furry canines from local animal shelters, and they are all featured in the latest aquatic show, One World. Sponsored by Toyota, the show demonstrates positive reinforcement training Shedd uses with their animals and how it can be implemented with pets at home. The four pups, Bruce, Dory, Marlin and Coral, show us more about the “Shedd Way” of training and the value of positive reinforcement in animal care and welfare.
For more information, and tips for an enjoyable experience at Shedd, please call 312-939-2438 or visit www.sheddaquarium.org. For group sales information, please call 312-692-3333. Advance tickets on sale through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
