CHICAGO — On Veterans Day Friday, The Shedd Aquarium will be free to all active and retired military members, who will also be able to check out a garden created in their honor.
Veterans will get a free "Shedd pass" to the aquarium that allows access to many of its exhibits, including "Amazon Rising" and "Waters of the World," the Shedd said in a news release. For $9, veterans can get an upgraded pass, good for all exhibits at the aquarium on Friday.
The Shedd also has unveiled a Veteran's Garden on its north lawn, the museum said in a statement. Planted by veterans and Gold Star mothers, the garden planted 30,000 bulbs in the design of ribbons honoring the military.
The Shedd also unveiled a "Veteran's Garden" on its north lawn. [Shedd Aquarium/Breanna Hernandez]
The museum is looking for volunteer gardeners to remove the annuals planted in the tribute garden on Nov. 18. Volunteers should meet at the Man With Fish statue at 9 a.m. or call 312-692-3139 with questions.
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