Zzz’s Under the Seas Virtual Slumber Party
Pack up your slippers and head to the living room for a night of fun with Shedd!
During this evening-and-the-next-morning program, your family will explore the impressive world of aquatic animals and uncover the cold water adaptations that will make you say “WOW!” Your household will look nature in the eye as you meet animals up close, explore Shedd Aquarium habitats and participate in animal activities, games, and more. The next morning, enjoy your breakfast with the belugas and animal yoga to start your weekend right! We’ll provide suggested activities the week before the event to count down the days until your Virtual Slumber Party.
Get ready to make discoveries and have fun with other families from the comfort of home! This is a great way for families and friends across the country or across town to share a night of aquatic animal fun. Join us!
price per screen
$125 per household ($110 for members)
Become a member and enjoy special pricing and other exclusive perks.
ages
Families with children ages 4–12
program dates
December 4–5
December 18–19
January 22–23
program duration
Friday 6–8 p.m.
Saturday 8–9 a.m.
At our Zzz’s Under the Seas: Virtual Slumber Party, your household will see the aquarium like never before—at night! Breaking into smaller groups, you’ll hang out with animals and animal experts from the comfort of home for two hours Friday evening and one hour the following morning.
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.
Entry
- Upon receipt of the signed waiver and virtual overnight questionnaire that were in your purchase confirmation email, the email address used to purchase the encounter will receive an email with a link to the Zoom Meeting no later than 30 minutes before your experience is scheduled to start.
- For security purposes, you must log in with the email you provided in the virtual overnight questionnaire. We will only admit users to the session whose names appear on our roster.
- Please log into Zoom using the email account you provided on the questionnaire. After logging into Zoom, please click on the Zoom link we sent via email and you will be directed to the program waiting room. Your Zoom name needs to match your household registration name that you provided on the virtual overnight questionnaire.
- Note: 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.
- If you purchased the encounter as a gift for someone and 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.
- If you do not receive an email 30 minutes before your experience, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 312-692-3312.
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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.
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.”
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.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or leave a message at 312-692-3312.
price per screen
$125 per household ($110 for members)
Become a member and enjoy special pricing and other exclusive perks.
participants
Families with children ages 4–12
program dates
December 4–5
December 18–19
program duration
Friday 6–8 p.m.
Saturday 8–9 a.m.
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.
questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or leave a message at 312-692-3312.