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Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium on select days throughout the year! We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order.
Shedd Aquarium (formally the John G. Shedd Aquarium) is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago. Opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal (19,000,000 L; 4,200,000 imp gal) aquarium holds about 32,000 animals and is the third largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, after the Georgia Aquarium and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium. Get ready for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea stars and sea otters — and so many more animals from aquatic environments around the world! See penguins fly through chilly waters, spot sleek sharks cruising overhead and count the suckers on an octopus’ legs.
Explore the aquatic world through exciting programs and events at Shedd Aquarium! Encounter amazing animals, participate in interactive classes and activities, and learn about Shedd's commitment to conservation and education. Plus, enjoy special after-hours events like Jazzin' at the Shedd.
About Shedd. Every year Shedd Aquarium welcomes 2 million guests for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons. But Shedd is more than just a destination. With partners in Chicago and around the globe, we’re also protecting endangered species and their habitats and rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in need.
Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago cares for over 32,600 animals, including sea turtles in the 90,000 gallon Caribbean Reef and penguins in the Polar Play Zone.
Shedd Aquarium is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums, housing around 32,000 creatures. While you're here, you can feel stingrays float beneath your fingers, listen to sea lions bark and ...
