Is this according to their staff, website, signage, or your own observations?
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ID from the SheddGo app.
It is my understanding that the Shedd Aquarium's website is much better for species identification. The website can be trusted for things like this? I ask this because a lot of facilities have websites that give only the bare minimum, and are often inaccurate because the information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Bengal Tiger
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The SheddGo app is pretty accurate for species IDs, it's updated quite frequently.
The app is more complete and current than the website. It also allows you to search by enclosure, which is very convenient.
The SheddGo app is literally made by the Shedd Aquarium though? Don't know how their official app that's quite extensively detailed would be less credible than their website, unless I'm misunderstanding your post.
ifesbob
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I think that the app would be more reliable, because it's updated to exhibit whereas a website is more likely to showcase highlight animals or animals that are more likely to be interesting. I think wild boar is also saying that sometimes websites are outdated/not accurate on animal information. I think wild boar is incorrect that that's because most are from wikipedia, I honestly don't know though. I would be shocked to find out that a zoo website was reliable at all, full stop. Maybe they're confusing the official shedd app with some random species ID app? Again, I don't know. Regardless though I am almost certain the app is reliable.
I hadn't looked at the website before, but decided to now. Considering it only lists 10 species of freshwater fish I'd say it isn't very complete.
I apologize for the confusion. I got the answer to my question so nothing more is needed but I will copy and paste my text, editing in red how my writing could have been better. I was using 'website' and 'app' interchangeably, though. I'm sorry.
It is my understanding that the Shedd Aquarium's website/app is much better for species identification compared to other institutions. Can the app can be trusted for things like this? I ask this because a lot of facilities have websites that give only the bare minimum, and are often inaccurate because the information is sourced from Wikipedia or other random webpages that zoo website developers find.
Why would an institution source information about their own institution from Wikipedia?
Underwater Beauty, a special exhibit which has ran for the past five years, will be closing on April 17th. The removal of this exhibit will enable the construction of the first phase of the aquarium's centennial commitment project, although details are still vague as to what exactly that means.
Shedd Aquarium on Instagram: "Like a fading rainbow after a rain shower…all good things must come to end. . Our award-winning special exhibit, Underwater Beauty, is set to close Monday, April 17. . This vibrant exhibit, presented by @citadel, has featured over 1,000 animals from across the globe since its opening in 2018. From stunning flamboyant cuttlefish to elegant ribbon eels and sea dragons, it has been our most diverse exhibit to date, showcasing living art shaped by the unmatched forces of time. The exhibit astounds the senses highlighting shimmer, color, pattern and rhythm, and lends itself to the discovery of animal adaptations. . Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring the extraordinary aquatic rainbow of Underwater Beauty residents as we celebrate the sunsetting of this truly unique exhibit. . The closure of Underwater Beauty will enable the start of construction at Shedd and the first of many renovations and modernizations planned for our Centennial Commitment. . There is still time to marvel at this beautiful exhibit before it closes, get tickets—link in bio. Entrance into Underwater Beauty is included with a general admission ticket."
Shedd Aquarium on Instagram: "Like a fading rainbow after a rain shower…all good things must come to end. . Our award-winning special exhibit, Underwater Beauty, is set to close Monday, April 17. . This vibrant exhibit, presented by @citadel, has featured over 1,000 animals from across the globe since its opening in 2018. From stunning flamboyant cuttlefish to elegant ribbon eels and sea dragons, it has been our most diverse exhibit to date, showcasing living art shaped by the unmatched forces of time. The exhibit astounds the senses highlighting shimmer, color, pattern and rhythm, and lends itself to the discovery of animal adaptations. . Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring the extraordinary aquatic rainbow of Underwater Beauty residents as we celebrate the sunsetting of this truly unique exhibit. . The closure of Underwater Beauty will enable the start of construction at Shedd and the first of many renovations and modernizations planned for our Centennial Commitment. . There is still time to marvel at this beautiful exhibit before it closes, get tickets—link in bio. Entrance into Underwater Beauty is included with a general admission ticket."
I knew it was too much to hope for, but I was really hoping Underwater Beauty would stick around forever - easily most of the most unique and impressive zoo exhibits of all time.
I'm liking this Centennial Project less and less every time I hear about it.
Underwater Beauties was always a temporary exhibit, so it was bound to leave eventually. The space might be used for the new expansion or staging area, but there will be a dedicated area for changing exhibits in the future.
Yeah I know, I was just really hoping. Easily one of the most species and unique zoo exhibits of all time.
The Mystery Fish: Shedd Aquarium Invests in Larval Marine Fish Science and Sustainability
Wild Reef’s shark habitat, mirroring a thriving coral reef, is literally teeming with life. When Shedd’s animal care experts found new eggs in the habitat that they at first couldn’t identify, they embraced the surprise and spent months solving the case of the mystery fish.
Hear an account from Shedd’s Manager of Sustainability Rachel Zak about how the unexpected turned into a learning opportunity, a growing sustainability program, a flourishing population of this fish species among the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) community and a promising future for declining wild fisheries across the globe.
Shedd Aquarium has long been a pioneer in aquarium science and the care of fishes. As an organization that cares about and advocates for ocean health, we are one of many institutions across AZA to join together to share best practices and years of learnings in animal care to establish sustainable fish collections in-house.
https://www.sheddaquarium.org/stories/the-mystery-fish
Wild Reef’s shark habitat, mirroring a thriving coral reef, is literally teeming with life. When Shedd’s animal care experts found new eggs in the habitat that they at first couldn’t identify, they embraced the surprise and spent months solving the case of the mystery fish.
Hear an account from Shedd’s Manager of Sustainability Rachel Zak about how the unexpected turned into a learning opportunity, a growing sustainability program, a flourishing population of this fish species among the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) community and a promising future for declining wild fisheries across the globe.
Shedd Aquarium has long been a pioneer in aquarium science and the care of fishes. As an organization that cares about and advocates for ocean health, we are one of many institutions across AZA to join together to share best practices and years of learnings in animal care to establish sustainable fish collections in-house.
https://www.sheddaquarium.org/stories/the-mystery-fish
What a great read, thanks for sharing
. Always interested to hear more about aquaculture of fishes which go through that pelagic larva state (not sure what to call them really 
)- and especially so when it leads to great success! I will be very interested to see where these Shedd-bred fusiliers end up, as well as any other fish they’re able to breed on-site .
What a great read, thanks for sharing
Thank you for your interest. This was definitely an innovative milestone! I wish them the best of luck going forward.