Shedd Aquarium - Chicago Zoos and Aquarium

Full Amenity List

• Concessions-Food Available
• Guided Tours
• Hearing Impaired Assistance
• Gift Shop
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Restrooms
• Visitor Center
• Hands-On Interaction

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Shedd Aquarium is the World's Aquarium. Opened in 1929, it is one of the oldest public aquariums in the world. Shedd has a rich history. Its history spans decades, and it was created by people like ... more on MuseumStuff.com
• Dive into the World’s Aquarium Shedd connects people to the living world. We engage and inspire, entertain and inform. We are a vital teaching and learning resource, conservation leader, neighborhood partner and global collaborator. ... more on Sheddaquarium.org
• Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever sailed the Pacific Northwest on a whale-watching cruise? Gotten eye-to-eye with a shark? Or followed a sea turtle ... more on Sheddaquarium.org
• The recreated environments of the Amazon River and Philippine coral reefs at the Shedd Aquarium are only outdone by its newest exhibit, "Wild Reef - Sharks at Shedd," one of the ... more on TripAdvisor
• Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, this indoor aquatic world is home to more than 650 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from across the globe. Explore Caribbean waters at the 90,000-gallon coral reef exhibit, or watch whales and dolphins play during marin... more on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

From Lake Shore Drive, exit at 18th Street. Follow Museum Campus Drive around Soldier Field. Signs will indicate Visitor Parking. Shedd is just to the north of the parking garage.

Hours

Sat-Sun 9am-6pm

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Packages vary. Adults $24.95-27.95; Seniors/Children (3-11) $17.95-20.95; Children (2 and under) Free
• Educational Program: The Shedd was one of the first aquariums to have an education department. Check the web site for more information on programs.
• Events: The Shedd holds many daily and special events. Check the web site for details.
• Exhibits: Exhibits include Wild Reef Sharks, Lizards and the Komodo King, Oceanarium, Amazon Rising, Waters of the World, and Caribbean Reef

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Shedd Aquarium on Yahoo! Travel
• www.sheddaquarium.org
• http://www.enjoyillinois.com
• http://www.visitoakpark.com