29 posts categorized "Animals: Dolphins"

October 16, 2009

Oceanarium Reimagined: A Look Back

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Here's a look back at the renovation of the reimagined Oceanarium. Thanks for supporting Shedd and visit us soon!



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October 08, 2009

Fantasea at Shedd Aquarium trailer

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Check out the official trailer for Fantasea, which debuts Oct. 16 at Shedd!



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July 15, 2009

Shedd's Steve Irwin fellow

480P8260 The Steve Irwin Fellowship complements Shedd Aquarium’s mentor programs for Chicago high school students interested marine science careers. The three-week program includes a week at Shedd shadowing animal care staff members and two weeks in Australia gaining hands-on experience at partner zoological institutions. Katie Dziedzic, the third recipient of this prestigious fellowship, filed this report of her amazing experience:

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July 09, 2009

Last day in the Bahamas

Hsmb3 The High School Marine Biology program participants share their discoveries from their last day in the Bahamas, and reflect on their entire experience. Here’s a blog post from two of the participants:

We can’t believe that today is our last day in the Bahamas! It has been an amazing trip that none of us will forget. Today we went to Cat Cay to do a beach seine, and had the opportunity to look at the homes being built on the island. Each of us wondered how the building development will affect Cat Cay’s surrounding environment.

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June 26, 2009

Shedd's new aquatic show postponed

Shedd beluga whaleThe July 2 premiere of Fantasea, Shedd’s new multimedia, multi species aquatic show — is being delayed until later this summer.

Animal care is our first priority, and we want to ensure the show is the best guest experience it can be. After being away from the Oceanarium for nine months during its renovation, the animals are still getting acclimated to their new surroundings. We are giving them more time to make themselves at home. Later this summer we will debut the show our guests have been looking forward to.

Guests can explore a world of wonders in the reimagined Oceanarium, from welcoming home new and familiar faces to the Oceanarium family, and experiencing the new, permanent exhibit Polar Play Zone made just for kids, a first for Shedd.

May 26, 2009

An Amazing Oceanarium Opening

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Pacific white-sided dolphins

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May 25, 2009

Oceanarium Opening on YouTube and Flickr

We're celebrating the Oceanarium grand opening with special animal encounters and chats, animals to touch in the tide pool, games, stilt walkers, divers, magicians and jugglers!

Check out this video of a Shedd tot in a Polar Play Zone penguin suit:



See more footage captured by Shedd and our guests on our YouTube channel and Flickr group.


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May 24, 2009

More Oceanarium Opening Photos

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Members of Chicago Sky and 2016 Paralympians team join Amy Ritter-Cowen and Anna Davlantes (center) at Sunday's opening

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May 23, 2009

Oceanarium Opening Photos and Video

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Shedd President and CEO Ted Beattie, The Blackhawk's Tommy Hawk, Bobby Hull and Ice Crew Girls cut the ribbon

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Oceanarium Opening Day - 8:30 a.m.

The Oceanarium has been previewed by the media and Shedd members, and will open to the public in 30 minutes! 

Here's a sneak peek: 

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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest

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