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NEED TO KNOW (3–11) & seniors $6; aquatic • Check out Jazzin’ at
MAP M6 • 1200 S. Lake show an additional $2 • DA the Shedd on Thursdays
Shore Dr. • “L” station: • Choose one of three (5–10pm, adm $20) from
Roosevelt (Green, Orange, dining options at the June through August.
& Red lines) • 312-939- Shedd: the Soundings Aquarium Guide
2438 • www.shedd serves upscale fare with Consult the day’s event
aquarium.org
lake views; the Bubble Net schedule printed on the
Open summer (Memorial Food Court offers pizzas, map you’re given. Arrive
Day to Labor Day): sandwiches, and burgers; 10–15 minutes early for an
9am–6pm daily (to 10pm the Deep Ocean Café offers Oceanarium Show to get the
Thu Jun–Aug); winter: kid-friendly fare such as best seats, and remem ber
9am–5pm Mon–Fri, hot dogs and mac ‘n’ cheese. that the 20–30-minute
9am–6pm Sat & Sun • Don’t miss the under- Habitat Chats often follow
• Adm: adults $8; children water viewing galleries. on after the shows.
Abbott
Special Exhibit
6 0
Oceanarium
Gallery
This 3,600-sq-ft Underwater galleries
(334-sq-m) special (left) afford incredible
exhibit gallery is on the views of the likes of
mezzanine level of the dolphins and beluga
Oceanarium and features whales swimming
changing exhibits focused through the Oceanarium’s
on aquatic animals. vast pools. It is bordered
by rocky outcrops and
4-D
7 towering pines in a
Experience
re-creation of the Pacific
This hi-tech theater Northwest coast.
experience has “special
FX seats” that bombard 3 9 0 2
Habitat Chats
spectators with bubbles, 9
wind, smells, sounds, Oceanarium
and other surprises. staffers hold daily
discussions about the 6
Amazon Rising
8 beluga whales, sea 7
Demonstrating the
otters, and rockhopper
huge seasonal tides of penguins in their charge. 4
the world’s longest river, Twice daily chats also
this exhibit presents a cover a changing roster Aquarium
year in the life of the of fish at the aquarium. Plan
Amazon flood plain. 1 8 5
Look out for the piranha.
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