Shedd Aquarium - Chicago Zoo

ADDRESS:1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60650
PHONE:(312) 939-2438
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Shedd Aquarium Details

  • concessions-food available
  • visitor center
  • gift shop
  • guided tours
  • restrooms
  • wheelchair accessible
DESCRIPTIONS FROM ACROSS THE WEB
Shedd Aquarium is the World's Aquarium. Opened in 1929,... more on MuseumStuff.com
Dive into the World’s Aquarium Shedd connects people to the... more on Sheddaquarium.org
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart... more on Sheddaquarium.org
Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, this indoor aquatic world is home to more than 650 species... more on Yahoo! Travel
The recreated environments of the Amazon River and Philippine coral reefs at the Shedd... more on TripAdvisor
REVIEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB (read all)
4.0
Albert C. 's review
I remember the Shedd being a cool aquarium when I was growing up, but not as cool...
a user of yelp.com, Read full review on Yelp
4.0
that was sneaky...
(Oct 20 '00)
We went to the Shedd Aquarium because we were told...
vcrimson , a user of epinions.com, Read full review on Epinions.com
5.0
Really enjoyable
(09/08/06)
I enjoyed seeing all of the exhibits. The habitats were very...
By A Yahoo! User from Centralia, IL , a user of Yahoo! Travel, Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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4.0
a nice half day place to visit
(Aug 16, 2006)
We spent the morning there and thought it was a fun place to be. There is a wide variety of sea creatures...
2gothere , a user of Tripadvisor, Read full review on TripAdvisor
5.0
Barbara S. 's review
Excellent place to spend time with the kids. There is A LOT to look at here. And...
a user of yelp.com, Read full review on Yelp
5.0
Love the John G!!
(Oct 27 '00)
After 12 years of having an only child, we are expecting...
faithful , a user of epinions.com, Read full review on Epinions.com


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.
OPEN HOURS
Labor Day to Memorial Day: 9a-5p Sa-Su, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9a-6p M-Su, 9a-6p M-F, Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9am-6pm; early Sept to late May Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Daily 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., May 28 – Sept. 3, 2007 Daily 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sept. 4, 2007 – May 23, 2008 Weekdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Weekends 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm (Labor Day-Memorial Day); Daily 9am-6pm (Memorial Day-Labor Day), Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9a-6p M-Su, Labor Day to Memorial Day: 9a-5p Sa-Su, 9a-6p M-F, Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9am-6pm; early Sept to late May Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
PAYMENTS
Major credit cards are accepted.
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
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