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The John G. Shedd Aquarium, a nonprofit institution dedicated to public education and conservation, cares for more than 32,500 animals representing nearly 1,500 species from around the world. Beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Shedd Aquarium welcomes more than 2 million guests annually.
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NEWS RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring 'Shedd'ule of Events
February 21, 2012 - Put a spring in your step with a visit to Shedd Aquarium this season! This Spring, catch the mesmerizing beauty of sea jellies at Shedd’s special exhibit, Jellies, before it closes at the end of May.
Save a few George Washington's at Shedd Aquarium with a Week of Free GeneralAdmission for the Land of Lincoln
February 8, 2012 - Celebrate President’s Day at Shedd Aquarium with a week of FREE general admission for all those in the Land of Lincoln!
Shedd Aquarium Facility Leader Awarded Industry's Top National Honor, Facility Executive of the Year
February 1, 2012 - Shedd Aquarium’s vice president of facilities, Bob Wengel, has been named the 2012 Facility Executive of the Year by Today’s Facility Manager, a leading specialized trade publication for the nation’s top corporate facility executives in all industry and service sectors. Recognizing his integral role and oversight of the aquarium’s five-year facility plan, the award applauds Wengel’s success integrating sustainability into the aquarium’s overall daily operations.
Have a Whale of a Love Story? Tell Shedd Aquarium for a Chance to Propose Among the Belugas
February 1, 2012 - Sweethearts searching for the perfect way to pop the question around Valentine’s Day need not look further! Love is in the water at Shedd Aquarium as a new experience launches to help make your special moment unforgettable - just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Shedd Aquarium Rescues Sea Otter Pup
January 26, 2012 - Shedd Aquarium, a national leader in sea otter rehabilitation, announced today that it has acquired a 10-week-old orphaned southern sea otter pup (Enhydra lutris nereis) from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as part of the conservation effort for the threatened population in California.
Shedd Aquarium Welcomes Over 2.1 Million Guests in 2011
January 26, 2012 - Over 2.1 million guests from all over the world explored the wonders of the water world at Shedd Aquarium last year, making 2011 the best attended year on record for the aquarium in the last decade. With these recent figures, Shedd strengthens its position as Chicago’s most-attended cultural attraction for the fifth year in a row.
Shedd Aquarium Offers Special Discounts to Residents
of Chicago's 50th Ward
January 24, 2012 - For more than 80 years, Shedd Aquarium has proudly served the City of Chicago and its diverse communities. Today, Shedd continues that tradition through partnerships with the help of local aldermen.
Shedd Aquarium Reopens After a Little New Year Cleaning by Offering a Week of Free General Admission!
January 19, 2012 - Following two days of post-holiday cleaning, Shedd Aquarium reopens on Wednesday, Jan. 25 with savings for all Illinois residents!
Shedd Aquarium Encourages You to "Be Happy": Promoting Ocean-Friendly Seafood with a Smile
January 19, 2012 - Shedd Aquarium is teaming up with seven of its fellow North American ocean conservation organizations to launch Be Happy, a Facebook community for seafood-loving families.
Shedd Aquarium to Close on Jan. 23-24
January 18, 2012 - Shedd Aquarium will be closed on Monday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 24, for routine maintenance and cleaning. Shedd Aquarium will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 25 with Illinois Residents Discount/Free General Admission Week, sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, through Saturday, Jan. 28.
Shedd Aquarium Celebrates the New Year by Offering a Week
of Free General Admission
January 4, 2012 - Escape the post-holiday blues with a break for your bellies and your wallet at Shedd Aquarium! During Illinois Resident Discount/Free General Admission Week from Wednesday, Jan. 25 through Saturday, Jan. 28, sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, all Illinois residents will enjoy FREE general admission to the original galleries and discounted admission to all other exhibits.
Winter 'Shedd'ule of Events
January 3, 2012 - Escape the blustery winter winds and step into the warmth and excitement of Shedd Aquarium! Dive into the tropical climate of the Caribbean Reef exhibit, go nose-to-nose with one of our smiling gentle giants during a Beluga Encounter, or embrace the cool chill of the season during a visit to the hands-on Polar Play Zone. Don’t miss Jellies, either – these “must-sea,” pulsing beauties live without bones, brains or blood!
Public Relations:
Andrea Smalec, APR
Director of Communications & Public Relations
312-692-3258
asmalec@sheddaquarium.org
Melissa McCarville
Public Relations Manager
312-692-3330
mmccarville@sheddaquarium.org
General Inquiries and Requests
312-692-3259
media@sheddaquarium.org
Licensing:
Amanda Enser
Planning and Design Licensing Manager
312-692-3222
AEnser@sheddaquarium.org
Sponsorship:
Libby Joyce
Assistant Director of Corporate Relations
312-692-3218
ejoyce@sheddaquarium.org
Advertising:
Robert Kapella
Media Planner/Buyer
312-692-2768
rkapella@sheddaquarium.org
Donations:
Donation Requests
donations@sheddaquarium.org
