Question:  When is the event?
Answer:    Thursday evening, March 14-17, 2010, 6:45-10:30.

Question:   How do I sign up for this event?
Answer:     There will be a place to sign up for the tours on the conference registration form.

Question: How much will this event cost?
Answer: The charge for the special event at the Shedd is $25.00.

Question: May I bring a guest? If so, is the admission price the same?
Answer: Yes, you may bring a guest; however, the charge for guests is $35.00.  The reason for the difference is that conference registration fees offset part of the cost of this event.

Question: What is the attire for the evening?
Answer: Business casual is appropriate attire for this special event.

Question: Is transportation included?
Answer: Yes.  There will be buses to shuttle guests to and from the Shedd  Aquarium, running from 6:10 – 10:15 p.m.

Question: Do I have to stay at the Shedd for the whole four hours?
Answer: No, the buses will run periodically throughout the evening.

Question: What else is included in my admission fee?
Answer: Besides your admission fee to the Aquarium and special exhibits, there will be a buffet dinner served to guests.  The meal includes a mixed green salad, a grilled chicken breast with mole sauce, roasted potato quarters, cookies, coffee, tea, and a soda and water station.  There will also be pleasant musical entertainment for your enjoyment in the area around the Caribbean Reef.

Question: Will there be a cash bar?
Answer: Yes, a cash bar will be available.

Question: What is the cost of drinks at the Shedd event?
Answer: The prices are not guaranteed at this time, but are expected to be in the following ranges: Soda - $2.75; House wines - $6.75; Beer - $5.25; Premium Brand Liquor cocktails - $7.25.

Question: Which exhibits will be open during the event?
Answer: The Oceanarium (6:30 - 8:00) and the Wild Reef (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.) are open for this event.  The rest of the exhibits are open until closing. There will be Fish-Feeding at the Caribbean Reef at 9:15.

Question: Can you tell me more about the Oceanarium?
Answer: You can check out the Oceanarium exhibit at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/oceanarium.html.

Question: Can you tell me more about the Wild Reef?
Answer: You can check out the Wild Reef exhibit at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/wildreef.html.

Question: Can you tell me more about the Caribbean Reef?
Answer: You can check out the Caribbean Reef exhibit at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/caribbeanreef.html.

Question: What else is there to see at the Shedd Aquarium?
Answer: You can learn about all the Shedd Aquarium has to offer at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/.

Question: Are there any opportunities to take this experience back to my program in the form of learning activities for my students?
Answer: You can learn about all the Shedd Aquarium has to offer in the way of lesson plans at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/.

Question: If I have any questions regarding the special event at the Shedd Aquarium not covered in the FAQ section of the website, whom should I contact?
Answer: Contact Becky Hale at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .