Shedd aquarium?

[tangers]

We are traveling to Chicago next week and are pondering going to Shedd's. Do they have a good reef tank or is it all plastic like Sea World.
Thanks in advance!

 

[mystery_reef]

it was nice but i was not overly impressed with any of their reefs.

 

[tangers]

how many would you say they have? how big?

 

[Gluestick]

Although I haven't seen it since it's been redone, they do have one really nice reef with a huge clam in it and some gorgeous Ventralis Anthias. They have a lot of super nice fish displays - I would highly recommend it if you haven't been.

 

[larder]

Shedd's reefs are all LPS and hardy anemones. Not impressive. But the thing in the back with the dolphins and beluga whales is ok.

 

[skunkmere]

you should go to atlanta

 

[LatinoHeatCHI]

The new shark & stingray section is nice. Reef section is okay.

 

[LatinoHeatCHI]

I should also add that the Sponge Bob SquarePants 4D movie was great.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I was there about 3 weeks ago (( after not being in there for about 10 years )), overall I have to say I wasn't as impressed as I was hoping to be.

The "downstairs" reef area was pretty nice, but too small for my liking. I am still glad I went, walked around outside a bit too. But, I don't see me going back any time soon.

Did get a few pictures, mainly outside.

Shedd from near the planetarium

Tang,

From the steps of the Shedd, looking towards Michigan Ave,

Sailboat out on Lake Michigan

And lastly, a gull

 

[jon luciani]

I see a UFO in the first pic!!!!! run away!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15366479#post15366479 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jon luciani
I see a UFO in the first pic!!!!! run away!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Shhhhhhhh, it was there to collect people from Iowa.

 

[BlakDuc]

That is a nice shot of the Willis Tower!

 

[jon luciani]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15366656#post15366656 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BlakDuc
That is a nice shot of the Willis Tower!

you could get mobbed out here for talkin that trash! lol

 

[BlakDuc]

I have 2300 miles between me and the Willis Tower. I think I am safe! :lol:

 

[icenine2005]

They have a very nice 5k g mixed reef display. Unless something happened to it since I was last there. But you won't see a ton of coral outside this tank. Coral does not bring 'em through the doors like sharks n stuff.

 

[johnatan2007]

Everything is soo.. brown... i dont like their lighting =(

 

[goofyreefer]

I think I'd save the cash and hit some fish stores instead