I saw the Shedd exhibit last week as well. Fortunately, I visited at a time where the keepers were conducting a photo shoot of the Komodo (nicknamed "Faust"). Faust was walking around the enclosure during the camera work; very impressive. At one point, one of the keepers reached down and petted Faust on the head as if he was a big scaly dog... :-)
aaaaaaaarrrghhh
I'm insanely jealous.
I hate you.
Well, no, but it wouldn't be hard ;)