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q John G. Shedd Aquarium

Nearly 32,000 saltwater and freshwater animals, representing
1500 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates,
birds, and mammals, live at the John G. Shedd Aquarium.
Named after its benefactor, an influential Chicago
businessman, the aquarium opened in 1930 in a
Neo-Classical building designed by the firm Graham, The John G. Shedd Aquarium, with
Anderson, Probst & White. The Abbott Oceanarium and Grant Park beyond
its magnificent curved wall of glass, face out to Lake
Michigan. This pavilion showcases beluga whales
and dolphins while Wild Reef recreates a coral reef,
and houses sharks and other large predators.

. Abbott Oceanarium
Beluga whales, Pacific white-sided
dolphins, Alaska sea otters, tidal-pool
creatures, and other marine animals
live in this gigantic saltwater habitat,
which seems to extend into Lake
Michigan, a dramatic effect created
by the stunning 475-ft- (145-m-) long
glass wall. Watch dolphins and
whales during daily aquatic shows,
or come face to face with them
in the Polar Play Zone with
underwater views.

A nature trail leads visitors along
winding paths through a re-created Sea Otter Cove
Pacific Northwest coastal forest, features informal chats
complete with streams and replicas about these smallest of
of 70 species of plants. marine mammals.

Key
Beluga Whales
Aquarium Several whales live
Oceanarium in the Abbott
Oceanarium’s
Animal underwaterviewing
Secluded Bay, some
Special exhibits of which were born
Nonexhibition space at the aquarium.

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