An indoor public aquarium, the John G. Shedd Aquarium is one of the premier attractions in Chicago, Illinois. Launched to the public on May 30, 1930, it houses over 25,000 fish, making it one of the largest indoor aquariums around the world.
Popular for its 5,000,000 US gallons of water, the Shedd Aquarium is heralded as the first aquarium with a large saltwater fish collection. Bordered by Museum Campus Chicago, the inland aquarium is dedicated to the natural sciences. Other related attractions nearby are the Adler Planetarium and Field Museum of Natural History and
Attracting over 2 million visitors annually, the Shedd Aquarium has outshined the Field Museum in terms of popularity. Deemed as the foremost cultural attraction in Chicago, it was recorded as the most visited aquarium in 2005 and 2007 in the U.S.
Housing well-over 1500 species, the Shedd Aquarium showcases a variety of species including insects, snakes, birds, fish, amphibians and marine mammals. Having received awards for the best exhibit from AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums), the Shedd Aquarium has won for its Seahorse Symphony, Amazon Rising and Wild Reef in 1999, 2001 and 2004 respectively.
With the intention of connection people to the living world, Shedd Aquarium aims to inspire engage, inform and entertain the audience. As a vital learning and teaching resource, it also aspires to cement its position as a conservation leader, global collaborate and neighborhood partner. Being passionate about all types of animals, the Shedd Aquarium has a serious outlook on their habitats and the planet in general.
Recognized for its ingenuity, the establishment of the aquarium is credited for being an innovative idea by John G. Shedd. The founder was a visionary, known as marketing genius. A retired president of Marshall Field and Company, he was determined to transform Chicago into a world renowned metropolis,
Few of the exihibits that travellers can expect to visit are Waters of the World, Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, Amazon Rising, Caribbean Reef, Wild Reef and Shedds aquatic show.
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