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The Oceanarium (1991), part of the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago.
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Shedd Aquarium scientists researching health of the Chicago River • Apr. 4, 2025, 7:08 AM ET (CBS)
Shedd Aquarium scientists researching impact of sewer overflows on fish in Chicago River • Apr. 4, 2025, 7:08 AM ET (CBS)
Shedd Aquarium researchers track fish to study health of Chicago River • Apr. 4, 2025, 2:33 AM ET (CBS)
Want to visit the Shedd Aquarium for free? Chicago museums offer free admission in April • Apr. 1, 2025, 11:27 AM ET (USA Today)

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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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