Shedd Aquarium

  • 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60650
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Phone:

+1 312 939 2426, 3129392438, (31

Website:

www.sheddaquarium.org

The John G. Shedd Aquarium, a nonprofit institution dedicated to public education and conservation, is among the world's largest indoor aquariums. The facility houses more than 32,600 aquatic animals representing some 1,500 species ... more on Explorechicago.org

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Ratings & Reviews for Shedd Aquarium from Around the Web

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192 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

We can't wait to go back again next year, Next time were hoping to bring my grandkids. more on Yahoo! Travel

We can't wait to go back again next year, Next time were hoping to bring my grandkids. more on Yahoo! Travel

The food was pretty good. more on TripAdvisor

Before you enter the aquarium, take a minute to admire the building itself.... more on Epinions.com

Animals are amazing, they take great care of them, and it is very reasonably priced! more on GeckoGo

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101 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

The Shedd is fun and you can see many amazing and beautiful marin life, but it gets boring after awhile. The dolphin show usually isn't worth it, as it doesn't last very long. The sharks are cool-looking, but aren't quite what you ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Don't miss a chance to visit the Shedd! The Oceanarium is top notch with the Beluga whales and Pacific White-Sided Dolphins! The tide pools and surrounding atmosphere really make you feel like you're in the Pacific Northwest instead ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I feel the shedd is a good place for kids, but it really was as exciting for me. There wasnt alot of activities for adults and it was just not a good value for my money. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Not as much to see here as in the zoo's but still OK. A bit pricey for the lack of stuff I thought but still not bad. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Way too expensive, not very interactive. Overall, fairly disappointing. Dolphin show was the best part but you can go to Sea ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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40 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

It is by far the most expensive attraction in chicago, lines to enter are long. The attraction is nice but you have to pay extra for most of the shows. If you have just a coupleof days i would recomme ... more on TripAdvisor

Tried to go 12/27/11 @ 10:30 am, there was over a 3 hour wait line to get in. We were told to come back around 4 pm and there would be no line. We arrived at 4 pm to a 1 1/2 hour wait in line. Finally ... more on TripAdvisor

Although the Amazon Rising and the Reef are great opportunities to view tropical fish and sharks, the entire aquarium is now targetted at the pre-school set. They have eliminated their upscale ... more on TripAdvisor

Our visit to Shedd was over our school's Spring Break (April 2011) and it was VERY busy. We only stayed 2 hours, but it seemed like 4 because of all the people. Fortunately it was cheaper overall to b ... more on TripAdvisor

My boyfriend and I, both early 20's, visited here on a weekend visit to Chicago in January. We wante to be indoors so this place was perfect. Since it wasn't a long trip we did not want to spend all d ... more on TripAdvisor

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5 reviews

Top Reviews From Trekaroo

When we went the dolphin area was closed for remodeling. It sounds like the new area is going to ... more on Trekaroo

This aquarium has so much to offer.?� The last time I was there we saw dolphin shows and I heard ... more on Trekaroo

This aquarium has been under going a big remodeling for months, but they should be unvailing the new space ... more on Trekaroo

I actually prefer this aquarium to Atlanta's, but it could be because I particularly like visiting Chicago. The dolphin ... more on Trekaroo

This aquarium is the biggest and best aquarium we've been to and it's not even on the ocean. It has ... more on Trekaroo

Great Amenities at Shedd Aquarium:

  • Hands-on interaction
  • Concessions-food available
  • Guided tours
  • Restrooms
  • Hearing impaired assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Visitor center
  • Gift shop

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