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Real Name: Lauren
Lives In: Saginaw, US
Member Since: Jul 07, 2008
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Chicago- Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium

by LaurenAnita - last update: Jul 7, 2008

The Field Museum

Long line that day
I have been to Chicago a few times, mostly to see the museums. The two I've really loved are neighbors! Lol. They are the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium.
Behind the Shedd Aquarium

What there is to See

The Shedd Aquarium: They have a wonderful display of well kept tanks. My favorite part is the dolphin show however, which they do periodically. You can also see small whales, which was a real treat.

Field Museum: While I was there they had the King Tut Exhibit, which was fascinating. They also have the infamous lions of Tsavo, as well as dinosaur exhibits, and so much more.
Not so scary stuffed, lol

The Lions of Tsavo

For history channel buffs, or movie buffs if you have seen the Ghost and the Darkness- these are the lions of Tsavo, found in the Field Museum. These maneless lions killed countless people in Africa, and were believed to be demons.
Field Museum Dino Exhibit

Giant T-Rex

this was pretty cool thing to see in the Field Museum- I think they called this T Rex Sue? I can't remember, lol, but it was a cool thing to see.
Shedd Entrance

Shedd Aquarium

The Shedd itself is just a fun place to go, and both museums are very kid friendly. In the Shedd they have a lot of activities for children, and cool exhibits throughout.
Snapping Turtle

Wonderful Sealife

The Shedd is a well maintained museum, with many varities of sea life, including sharks and stingrays.

LaurenAnita's Albums
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
China Pictures- 8
The Driest Desert in the World!!! (Atacama Desert)- 8
Italy- 5
Mt. QingCheng (China)- 8
Great Wall (China)- 8
Forbidden City- 8
Chicago- Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium- 6

Comments for LaurenAnita about World
Mikebond Wed Jul 1, 2009 10:03 UTC
 Hi Lauren and Anita! Happy birthday to the one who's getting older! It was a pleasure to read your hp and get to know you! Both of you sound very interesting and have already traveled so much! Greetings from Italy, Michele

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