Zzz’s Under the Seas Virtual Slumber Party
Pack up your slippers and head to the living room for a night of fun with our virtual sleepover for families!
During this evening-and-the-next-morning family program, experience a spring break tropical escape like no other. Get your beach gear ready as we explore the colorful world of tropical animals and discover adaptations that will make you say “wow”! Your household will look nature in the eye as you meet animals up close, virtually explore aquatic habitats and participate in animal activities, games and more! The next morning, enjoy your breakfast while taking a tropical tour of the Amazon, watch a live dive and feeding in the Caribbean Reef, and stretch out with virtual animal yoga to start your weekend right!
Get ready to make discoveries and have fun with other families from the comfort of home! This is a fun way for families and friends across the country or across town to share a night of virtual aquatic animal activities and fun.
Cost
$125 per household ($110 for members), this overnight is priced per screen
Become a member and enjoy special pricing and other exclusive perks.
ages
Families with children ages 4–12
program dates
This program is offered Friday - Saturday on March 19-20 and April 9-10 and will be offered on Saturday - Sunday on May 8-9
program duration
Programs start in the evenings from 6–8 p.m. CST on Friday (Saturday in May) and reconvenes again the next morning from 8–9 a.m. CST on Saturday (Sunday in May).
What happens during the virtual slumber party?
Explore the aquarium like never before with your family—at night in this virtual sleepover! Hang out with aquatic animals and animal experts virtually from the comfort of home for two hours 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. CST in the evening and one hour from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. the following morning. There are games, aquatic live feedings, large group activities and animal yoga.
Virtual aquarium slumber party requirements, entry and accessibility
Waiver and email instructions
- Upon receipt of the signed waiver and virtual overnight questionnaire in your purchase confirmation email, the email address used at purchase will receive an email with a link to the Zoom Meeting.
- This email will be sent no later than 30 minutes before your experience is scheduled to start. If you do not receive an email in the time listed above, let us know by emailing [email protected] or call us at 312-692-3312.
Help us keep our program secure during entry
- When logging into Zoom, you must use the email provided in the questionnaire, we can only admit users whose names appear on our roster.
- After logging on, click on the Zoom link sent via email and you will be directed to the program waiting room. Please make sure your Zoom name matches the household registration name provided in the questionnaire.
- You can still join the meeting without a Zoom account; please be sure your Zoom name matches your household registration name you provided on the questionnaire.
Zoom requirements
- Access to high speed wifi (2 Mbps)
- Download Zoom app and create a Zoom account.
- Make sure your computer or device is compatible and ready for Zoom here.
Accessibility
The program includes use of the audio and video engagement functions of the Zoom platform.
At Shedd Aquarium, we believe there should be no boundaries to your experience. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or leave a message at 312-692-3312. We look forward to assisting you.
Instructions for purchasing the program as a gift
If the participant has a different email address than the one used to purchase the encounter, please email us at [email protected] or call 312-692-3312 at least 1 day prior to the day of your encounter so we can adjust our roster.
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Yes! Our virtual programs have seen participants all over the world and we welcome you to join! If you have any issues booking please email us or call 312-692-3355.
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Your unique link and password will give you access for just one device to log in to the experience.
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Yes! After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a required participant information questionnaire where you can tell us which other households you would like to be placed with for the evening. Please indicate the household name(s) of friends you would like to participate with and we can assign you to the same group for the evening programming.
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Yes, participants will be able to see one another, the host and any animal guests throughout the evening. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
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Yes! There will be time for questions and sharing of ideas throughout the program.
For any additional questions please contact us at [email protected] or leave a message at 312-692-3312.
What do families say about Shedd’s virtual programs?
“The instructors are awesomely adept at Zoom and the virtual environment. I was skeptical after a disappointing experience with e-learning in our district, but I am so glad that we decided to try it.”
“It's so engaging and interactive. It’s really the happiest I've seen my kiddo in a while.”
“Your program and instructors have been absolutely phenomenal and the kids cite this experience as their favorite byproduct of the quarantine.”
Cost
$125 per household ($110 for members), this overnight is priced per screen
Become a member and enjoy special pricing and other exclusive perks.
participants
Families with children ages 4–12
program dates
This program is offered Friday - Saturday on March 19-20 and April 9-10 and will be offered on Saturday - Sunday on May 8-9