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Photos: How The Shedd's Cutest Animals Celebrate Halloween

By Kate Shepherd in News on Oct 29, 2015 6:15PM

If your brain is in full-on Halloween mode, we have some adorable pictures for you. Trainers at the Shedd Aquarium surprised beluga whales, penguins, sea otters, sea lions and dogs with festive toys, including carved pumpkins and delicious treats. It's hard not to smile when you see how excited the belugas are about the pumpkins.

You can stop by the aquarium on Oct. 31 in costume to get a free Shedd Pass with the purchase of a pass. They'll also be hosting costume parades at the Caribbean Reef at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.