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Animal Spotlights

Five dolphins leap from the water in Shedd's Oceanarium

Dolphins? Penguins? Sea lions? Beluga whales? During our Animal Spotlights, you never know who might show up!

Animal Spotlights introduce you to select animals that call Shedd home. Stop by the Abbott Oceanarium and join us as our animal care experts highlight amazing animal adaptations.

Check out the calendar to see the daily schedule of Animal Spotlights. 

Duration

Approximately 10 minutes 

Two magellanic penguins waddle with their chests puffed out along the pebbled oceanarium walkway.
Two beluga whales peer at the viewer from just beneath the surface of the water.

There are no additional tickets needed to participate in these experiences. You are free to attend as many Animal Spotlights as you would like during your visit. You never know which animals might show up! From penguins to beluga whales, the focus animal of each presentation is different. Leave with a greater understanding of the focus animal and how you can be a part of protecting our blue planet for the focus animal’s wild counterparts.

Times vary throughout the day.

This experience is included with general admission.