7 & 8 Grade Parent Night

Connect with animals in a new way through our free, daily Animal Chats and “Live!” Programs, included with admission. Hear the sound of a massive arapaima gulping its food, ask an animal caretaker about penguins, or learn how sharks keep ocean ecosystems healthy.

A reimagining of our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, Raise a Reader will help your little learner develop literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing!

Dip your hand into the cool waters and have a chance to uncover the textures of the animals at Shedd — from smooth stingrays to leathery sturgeon.