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The Oceanarium (1991), part of the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago.
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Chicago's Shedd Aquarium celebrating 95th anniversary • May 31, 2025, 2:59 AM ET (CBS)
Chicago Sinfonietta string quartet serenades beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium • May 16, 2025, 12:03 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As John G. Shedd Aquarium
Date 1929 - present

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The Oceanarium (1991), part of the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago.
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