The following is a blog post by tim binder, executive vice president of animal care, shedd aquarium. when zoos and aquariums first opened, we thought of ourselves as modern noah’s arks – protecting wildlife from the approaching “flood” of species extinction.. The latest tweets from shedd aquarium (@shedd_aquarium). sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world . chicago, il. Shedd aquarium, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, gratefully acknowledges the sustaining contributions of the people of chicago, state of illinois and chicago park district. shedd is an accredited member of the association of zoos and aquariums, a smithsonian affiliate, and humane conservation certified by american humane..
One of the super fun places we went to was the shedd aquarium! i really have no recollection of this city, aside from a bus ride and a sort of interactive exhibit, from when i was last there, but then again i was 4.. Shedd aquarium director of conservation action jaclyn wegner joins john williams to describe the harm and solution of plastic straw use. she asks you to join the shedd aquarium in celebrating no straw november; listen for two ways to take part!.
