The iconic rotunda at the Shedd Aquarium is getting its first new exhibit in 53 years
Believe it or not, it has been 53 years since the historic rotunda space at the Shedd Aquarium has welcomed a new exhibit. Today, Wonder of Water officially takes over the area, featuring two habitats—a freshwater ecosystem and a saltwater one—with live corals, plants and a vast variety of different fish.
Shedd Aquarium's Caribbean Reef makes way for new centerpiece with twice the tanks
That’s the saltwater side of the Shedd Aquarium’s new “Wonder of Water” centerpiece beneath its rotunda — part of $250 million worth of renovations, expected to be complete in 2027. It has replaced the Caribbean Reef, a living carousel of sea creatures — turtles, rays, bonnethead sharks and fish with scales like polished armor.
Shedd Aquarium shows off new centerpiece Wonder of Water and a refreshed rotunda
The new entrance exhibit in place of the former Caribbean Reef is part an ongoing renovation leading up to the aquarium’s centennial in 2030.
Shedd Aquarium unveils new Wonder of Water exhibit in rotunda
A massive new addition to the Shedd aquarium’s rotunda is making a splash. In the entrance of the Shedd Aquarium you’ll be greeted with two new towering habitats in the historic rotunda.
Shedd Aquarium to unveil renovated rotunda space – with two massive tanks
A new exhibit in the Shedd Aquarium's iconic rotunda space, featuring both fresh and saltwater ecosystems, will debut to the public on Tuesday.
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