Chicago Aquarium Reading Passage

Read the section "Penguins Check Out Other Animals." Select the paragraph from the section that explains WHY caretakers let penguins explore the Shedd Aquarium.

• Three penguins got to leave their exhibits. They checked out the other animals. The aquarium shared the videos on Twitter on March 15.

• The aquarium said the caretakers "are getting creative in how they provide enrichment to animals." The animals are being given new activities. They also get new food and experiences.

• Another video shows two penguins named Edward and Annie. They are a pair of rockhopper penguins. They waddle past a tank. It is full of sharks and rays. They make it all the way toward the information desk.

• Trump said the new rules could last until August. Many popular attractions have had to close.

Which question is answered in the section "Live-Streaming Shows With Popular Animals"?

• How many zoos and aquariums across the country are closed because of the coronavirus?

• What different kinds of animals live at the Shedd Aquarium?

• How are zoos staying connected with the public while they are closed because of the coronavirus?

• What are the names of the animals shown on the El Paso Zoo's zoo cams?

WHY did the Shedd Aquarium close?

• because many of its exhibits needed repairs

• because too many of its animals got sick

• because people lost interest in aquariums

• because of the coronavirus outbreak

WHY does President Trump want Americans to limit their travel?

• to slow the spread of coronavirus

• to help them save money

• to decrease pollution

• to support local businesses