At Shedd Aquarium you will be transported to a whole new underwater world. Their are many exhibits to view and enjoy at Shedd Aquarium. The admission into Shedd Aquarium is for non members $24.95 adults and ages 3-11 $17.95. This is a low price for all the amazing exhibits that you will see in Shedd Aquarium. In the Caribbean Reef exhibit you will see the underwater world from 360 degree angles. Sharks and green turtles inhabit this exhibit and also many other marvelous reef creatures like the parrot fish and the moray eel and rays. This exhibit is amazing because it actually surrounds you in a circular fashion and makes you feel as if you are part of the reef.
Another great exhibit to check out while you are at Shedd Aquarium is Amazon Rising. In this exhibit you will see what goes on in the mighty waters of the Amazon River. You will see Crocodiles swimming and sunning themselves. Also you will see the elusive piranhas in a natural habitat. Don’t be afraid if you see the king of all snakes the giant anaconda. You will also see rays and spiders in the Amazon Rising exhibit. This exhibit will make you feel as if you just traveled to the rainforest but never left Chicago. The Amazon is home to one thirds of all living things on earth. You will view the dramatic rise in water that the local Amazon people have to adapt to and also see flooded treetops like it is in the real Amazon Jungle.
Also while you are at Shedd Aquarium check out the Oceanarium exhibit. This exhibit has just been recently expanded and remodeled so you have even more things to see within. You will see the underwater play of the Pacific Northwest coast and the animals that inhabit it. And you will see the specially designed area that is just for kids the polar play zone. This exhibit area is great for kids to have fun at and parents to relax. In this exhibit you will view beluga whales, sea otters, sea lions and Pacific white sided dolphins. This exhibit is a favorite amoungst Shedd Aquarium visitors.
The Wild Reef exhibit at Shedd Aquarium is another great place to get up close and personal with sharks. You will see a beautiful garden of reefs that many marine life inhabit. You will see garden eels swimming through the coral reefs. Their is many great exhibits for everyone in the family to enjoy at Shedd Aquarium. Not only is it fun but educational so it is a great place for field trips and for home school parents to take their kids. ( Shedd Aquarium 2010)
Shedd Aquarium.org (2010) Exploring Shedd Aquarium retrieved on January 14th 2010 from Shedd Aquarium.org at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/wildreef.html