Since 1930, Chicago's John G. Shedd Aquarium has promoted understanding and appreciation of the aquatic world through its education and conservation mission. The largest indoor aquarium in the world, Shedd is home to more than 7,000 aquatic animals and nearly 600 species from around the world.

Amazon Rising: Seasons of the River
Journey through a year in the flood cycle of the Amazon River, the world's largest freshwater river system and lifeblood of one of the most diverse habitats on Earth. The dramatic re-creation of the Amazon floodplain forest is home to more than 250 species of aquatic, terrestrial and arboreal animals, including 200 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals and invertebrates.

Aquarium
From the remote fresh waters of the Amazon to the intricate beauty of the Caribbean, discover thousands of fascinating and beautiful aquatic animals. Watch divers plunge into the 90,000-gallon Caribbean Reef to feed sea turtles and Caribbean fishes, including sharks and green moray eels, while answering questions through an underwater microphone.

Oceanarium
Watch dolphins leap during presentations, see a whale-feeding session from poolside, take a walk through the Pacific Northwest coastline to encounter sea otters and harbor seals and observe colonies of penguins in a naturalistic Falkland Islands habitat. Underwater viewing windows allow guests to get face-to-face with the animals in their environment.

Special Programs
Sleep with the fishes during overnighters, travel to far-off lands, or discover the underwater world of animals from seahorses to beluga whales - all at Shedd Aquarium. Join us in a variety of fun, educational programs for adults and children.

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