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10 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
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Chicago, Illinois Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, Illinois Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
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1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605
312-939-2438
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
Category:  Family / Kids
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A magical underwater world of bizarre sea creatures, marine mammals and aquatic habitats, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is a fascinating display that features over 32,600 animals in their natural environments. With separate sections for different fresh and salt water habitats, this incredible aquarium also boasts a wide variety of activities, including dolphin performances, polar play zone, beluga encounters and all kinds of family fun.

Details

Hours -

9AM - 5PM Monday through Friday, 9AM - 6PM Saturday and Sunday

Prices -

$8 adults, $6 children

Events -

Daily events include an aquatic show with dolphins and belugas, SCUBA dives in the Caribbean reef and personal animal encounters throughout the aquarium

Activities

  • Immerse yourself in the magical underwater realm and learn about marine life
  • Watch dolphins do tricks at the new
    Aquatic Show
  • Travel the world in 80 different habitats at the Waters of the World exhibit
  • Discover a dazzling array of jellyfish and other bizarre sea creatures
Located on South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus, Shedd Aquarium is easy to get to via CTA bus #146. Paid parking is available at nearby Soldier Field and at numerous area parking garages.
The new Aquatic Show at Shedd Aquarium takes place multiple times each day and features a wild, wet performance by dolphins and belugas and their trainers at the Abbott Oceanarium’s amphitheatre.

FAQs

How much is admission to Shedd Aquarium?


$8 adults, $6 children

What are the hours of operation?


9AM – 5PM Monday through Friday, 9AM – 6PM Saturday and Sunday

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Driving Direction to Shedd Aquarium From or The Silversmith Hotel & Suites