Affiliations
Shedd is only as strong as the people who work alongside us, from our dedicated members to conservation organizations around the globe. Our diverse partners help us hold to the highest standards, from providing the best in care to building access to life-changing connections with the aquatic animal world.
Affiliations
Shedd is only as strong as the people who work alongside us, from our dedicated members to conservation organizations around the globe. Our diverse partners help us hold to the highest standards, from providing the best in care to building access to life-changing connections with the aquatic animal world.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Representing more than 230 institutions, this non-profit organization is dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science and recreation. The AZA oversees a rigorous accreditation process that ensures that Shedd Aquarium and its peers meet the highest standards for these areas.
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The unifying organisation for the world zoo and aquarium community. World Association of Zoos and Aquariums members include leading zoos, aquariums,associations, affiliate organisations and corporate partners from around the world. Together, our institutions welcome more than 700 million visitors annually.
Chicago Park District
A sustaining contributor and the largest municipal park manager in the nation, the Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, including the lands surrounding the aquarium and our shared museum campus.
Museums in the Park
Museums In the Park is a coalition of Chicago museums located on Chicago Park District property. They work with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois and other entities to build greater awareness of the intrinsic value of museums.