Chicago’s much-beloved Shedd Aquarium opened on May 30, 1930 as the first inland aquarium with both salt- and fresh-water habitats. Since then, the aquarium has expanded its offerings to include community outreach and education initiatives, and it functions as a vital landmark in the community, with nearly two million visitors from around the world each year.1
Chicago’s much-beloved Shedd Aquarium opened on May 30, 1930 as the first inland aquarium with both salt- and fresh-water habitats. Since then, the aquarium has expanded its offerings to include community outreach and education initiatives, and it functions as a vital landmark in the community, with nearly two million visitors from around the world each year.1
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