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February 08, 2007
Tour bits: Chicago at the Shedd
Quick: Which one is the 400-pound sea lion?
Don't answer that.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ty the sea lion backstage at the Shedd Aquarium today after my Citizen Marketers presentation there for friends of the Shedd. Ty and I shook fins and he proceeded to show me some of his many skills, like lying perfectly still as his trainer demonstrated how a veterinarian might examine Ty for a check-up. Considering that I have trouble getting my 8-pound dog to sit still for the same thing, I was impressed with Ty's focus. Then he and I took turns roaring to see who was loudest. Ty won.
When it was time for me to make my way out, Ty gave me a big, wet kiss just moments before this picture was taken. (Sorry that it's rather blurry; my Treo's cellphone camera isn't quite National Geographic material. Here's more photos from our tour.)
The Shedd is one of the best-run living museums in the country with what certainly must be strong word of mouth; 2.1 million visitors in 2006 (a big increase over their 2005 figures), some 40,000+ members, 800 volunteers and a beautifully designed guest experience. The Shedd is a must-see for anyone visiting Chicago.
Thanks, Meghan!
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