Logue, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Express. "FedEx strives to make a positive difference in the communities we serve, whether here in Chicago or across the globe," said William J. From Hartford, Conn., FedEx Express brought home Shedd's whales and dolphins, and from Tacoma, Wash., FedEx Express transported Shedd's newest members, the sea lions. With thanks to the world's largest all-cargo carrier, FedEx planes brought Shedd's precious cargo back to Chicago. How do you transport seven beluga whales, two Pacific white sided dolphins, and two California sea lions? By FedEx, of course. (news release) About the Animal Transports Check Shedd's Web site for more details about the animal homecoming festivities: The Shedd will be offering discount prices on tickets throughout the holiday weekend. Shedd ranks as Chicago's top-attended cultural attraction and one of the top-attended aquariums in North America welcoming two million guests every year. All these things resigned to make that visit really great and get folks ready to learn and have fun," said Mike Delfini, Shedd senior VP of planning and design. They have also added a number of guest amenities. Shedd has upgraded and expanded its food service areas including a new north terrace overlooking the city. "Hope it will inspire you to learn more," said Bryan Schuetze, Shedd senior director of planning. Workers have spent over 300 hours underwater polishing the glass where penguins will reside. Guest can also visit and play with all types of penguins. It is exciting to see the Pacific white sided dolphins. We give them an opportunity to do that in brand new ways," said Ken Ramirez, senior VP of animal collections. "Our vision has been to connect the people to the animals. Visit the Polar Play Zone, the beluga trail along with various degrees of the ocean. Visitors can experience the magic of the Shedd and its unique setting on the lakefront giving it the feel of the Pacific Northwest with temperate rain forests, rivers, tide pools and the rocky ocean coast. And we've welcomed some new animals," said Ted Beattie, president and CEO of Shedd Aquarium. "All of the dolphins, the whale, the sea lion, otters, they've all returned. Guests will be able to welcome home their favorite animals. On Thursday, the staff is putting the finishing touches on the much anticipated renovated Oceanarium. On Saturday, the world premier Marine Mammal Pavilion will open to the public.
Shedd's belugas, dolphins, sea lions and Oceanarium are back.
On Thursday, the staff was busy getting everything ready. The Oceanarium will open to the public on May 23. The beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins and Alaska sea otters were joined by two new California sea lions, penguins and a new dolphin, as well as several Pacific Northwest fishes. (CHICAGO) They -and a few new friends- have returned to the newly renovated Oceanarium.
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