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Shedd's facade, featuring banners with penguins and fish on them.

9 Ways to Celebrate Shedd’s 95th Birthday

Shedd Aquarium was born from a simple idea: John G. Shedd wanted to give back to the city that helped him succeed. Now 95 years later, all that he envisioned and more has made an immeasurable impact not just on Chicago, but the world.

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An Inside Look at Shedd

As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Cooper from Watson? What's it like to drop everything and rush to Canada to help rescue a stranded beluga whale? Discover yourself with Shedd's stories and updates, sharing everything from new arrivals to animal rescues across the globe!