The Coral Reef exhibit, a realistic environment with sharks and an array of other Pacific species, greets visitors just off the lobby. Underwater video cams allow visitors to peek into all crannies of the exhibit. The Oceanarium is the aquarium's newest wing, inside of which is an elaborate re-creation of a Pacific Northwest marine environment featuring dolphins, harbor seals, sea otters, penguins and beluga whales. The Shedd has become one of Chicago's most popular cultural institutions, a credit to an exciting building, serious science and amazingly intelligent and entertaining sea animals. City museum passes are also available.
Members are always free.
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