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Aquarium Council Benefits

Giving levels and benefits
Support of Shedd Aquarium’s Annual Fund enables us to provide superior healthcare for our animals, meaningful exhibits for our guests and conservation initiatives and education programs for our community. In appreciation of your support and investment in the aquarium, we are pleased to offer you benefits that enhance your Shedd experience.

Aquarium Council Member ($1,500-$2,499)
     • FREE and unlimited entry to all aquarium exhibits
     • VIP ticketing and parking services
     • Invitation to exclusive events, lecture series and behind-the-scenes group tours
     • Invitation to donor recognition dinner with president/CEO and trustees
     • Invitation to annual Board of Trustees Gala
     • Priority invitations to Auxiliary Board and Right Bite events
     • Listing in the annual report and summer issue of members newsletter, WaterShedd
     • Invitations to exclusive annual members events
     • Early notices and discounts on classes and “Trainer for a Day”
     • Discounts in Shedd stores and restaurants
     • Subscription to members newsletter and e-newsletter

Fellow ($2,500-$4,999)
     • All of the above, plus…
     • Recognition on Annual Donor Wall in the aquarium
     • Personal behind-the-scenes tour (once a year)

Guardian ($5,000-$9,999)
     • All Fellow level benefits, plus…
     • Personal front-of-scenes tour for guests (twice per year)
     • Opportunity to participate in beluga play session

Conservator ($10,000-$24,999)
     • All Guardian level benefits, plus…
     • “Trainer for a Day” opportunity (once a year)
     • Invitation to a private luncheon and tour with president/CEO and animal care staff

Steward ($25,000 and above)
     • All Conservator level benefits, plus…
     • Customized annual experience at Shedd
     • Business luncheon and tour with president/CEO

Join the Aquarium Council.

Visit our membership page for information about other levels of giving.

For more information about the Aquarium Council, contact Kristin Pollock at 312-692-3157 or kpollock@sheddaquarium.org.