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Photo by: © Shedd Aquarium in collaboration with Thinc/Valerio Dewalt Train
Why Your Support Matters for Shedd and the Auxiliary Board
Your generosity has an incredible impact on the Auxiliary Board’s ambitious fundraising goal and on Shedd’s Centennial Commitment. Your support of this audacious and urgent undertaking will accelerate access and connection to nature for all and amplify ways to care, conserve and act to ensure an equitable, sustainable and thriving future for people and aquatic life.
The wide-ranging vision of our Centennial Commitment includes:
- Deeper community investments and partnerships
- A modernized accessible aquarium experience and dynamic new exhibits
- New educational and experiential programs created with equity and inclusion at the center
- Compelling digital engagements and conservation action programs
- Advancements in exemplary animal care and welfare and an increase in Shedd’s capacity to respond to more wildlife in crisis; and
- Accelerated aquatic research and science to address the largest threats to biodiversity and species extinction
Contributions ensure that our mission remains resilient through these transformations and continues to advance for years to come. Thank you for your support!
$43,625 raised
as of February 18, 2025.