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Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

Aquarium
Museum Campus, Chicago
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    Lisa W.
    "The penguin encounter one was a great value and a wonderful time!"(18 Tips)
    Ricardo L.
    "Excellent aquarium, choose the CityPass, great deal!!!"(22 Tips)
    Paula A.
    "Spend some time with the cute Beluga whales, they're cute and funny."(13 Tips)
    Carly H.
    "The holiday dolphin show is an interesting selection."(12 Tips)
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  • Jody W.
    Jody WasbroMarch 18, 2014
    The 4D movie was short but great!
  • James Q.
    James QuickJuly 17, 2012
    Great place if you like fish. Had to take kids there.
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    Shedd AquariumSeptember 7, 2011
    Visit our Goliath bird-eating tarantula in Amazon Rising to find out how it catches its prey. Read more
  • Jin hong K.
    Jin hong KimMarch 5, 2011
    Citypass! Don't wait in the main line! Go inside for citypass line!
  • Sue G.
    Sue G.March 27, 2010
    Don't miss the Reef; I also loved the sea dragons and moon jellies. Fantasea was abysmal. Read more
  • Everyday
    EverydayJune 15, 2014
    Great location...by many museums, buy food elsewhere...everything is overpriced.
  • Jill
    JillJanuary 16, 2012
    If you go on free days, get there before it opens - wait isn't so bad!!!
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonJune 22, 2015
    Budget lots of time here. At least 1 full day.
  • Yaqoob A.heart icon on user image
    Yaqoob AlobaidliNovember 17, 2014
    Super freaking awesome
  • Tracy C.
    Tracy CrystalMarch 3, 2010
    Amazing Aquarium. I love how the tanks are organized by places of the world.
  • Caroline K.
    Caroline KFebruary 17, 2013
    The line is do long but it's worth it
  • David M.
    David MillerDecember 8, 2011
    Check out the Dolphin show, skip the Jellies.
  • Péia D.heart icon on user image
    Péia Do CarmoApril 14, 2015
    Nice place to kids
  • João Luiz V.heart icon on user image
    João Luiz VieiraNovember 29, 2012
    The jellies are very interesting.
  • Bre B.
    Bre BreJuly 25, 2011
    One of the best places for family fun!
  • Paula D.
    Paula DaviesJuly 8, 2010
    I'd suggest getting a Chicago Go Card or City Pass just to skip the lines... they are freakin' insane! Honestly, wasn't that impressed... there are just too many people crowded in there to enjoy it.
  • Rich D.
    Rich DriscollOctober 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Buy tickets online ahead of time and you will spare yourself a two hour wait... No lie
  • Brian S.
    Brian SearlOctober 25, 2010
    Don't miss the Beluga Whales and "Granddad" who has been here since 1933.
  • Michael B.
    Michael B.June 26, 2012
    This is a nice place 2 look @ fish.
  • Dennis L.
    Dennis LApril 6, 2014
    Long line to get in. Very long. Well over an hour...and they close at 6pm.
  • AmberRose T.
    AmberRose TVDecember 24, 2011
    Get here early for the aquatic shows.
  • Debbie S.
    Debbie StamperSeptember 25, 2014
    All of it!
  • Chidu C.
    Chidu ChidambaramAugust 29, 2013
    Lovely skyline view
  • Dragana
    DraganaAugust 20, 2012
    Dolphins are practically impossible to see if you haven't paid for the show.
  • Emily P.
    Emily ParkOctober 25, 2010
    Check them out on their free days, but be ready to stand in a long line!
  • Tim R.
    Tim RoesslerMarch 27, 2011
    Gets tickets online, at a hotel, or buy membership to avoid crazy long line
  • Terra G.
    Terra GattiSeptember 2, 2011
    A valid military ID saves you $28 dollars off any ticket.
  • CouponTrade
    CouponTradeAugust 3, 2011
    Look for the monkeys. Yes, there are monkeys at the Shedd Aquarium!
  • Julia S.heart icon on user image
    Julia StylesMay 25, 2013
    Check out peekaboo, the baby beluga whale.
  • Amelia M.
    Amelia MooreMarch 8, 2013
    They do NOT accept the CITYpass 10% off in the gift shop.
  • Tracy H.
    Tracy HitchinsJuly 18, 2010
    If you are an educator bring your teacher ID card...teachers get in free!
  • Алена В.heart icon on user image
    Алена ВинникDecember 7, 2015
    Well, for 8$ u'll receive enough fishes in tanks. But in general nothing special.
  • Ricky V.heart icon on user image
    Ricky VazquezAugust 6, 2015
    Do not pay the $40, $8 will do the same job.
  • VNessa H.
    VNessa HJanuary 24, 2013
    Penguins are on the bottom floor!
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MandersonFebruary 23, 2014
    It so wonderful to see
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HaidJanuary 8, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Baby beluga!
  • Laura Harvey S.
    Laura Harvey StoutFebruary 20, 2011
    Free days are awesome, and loved the story about saving the sea turtle
  • Alicia
    AliciaDecember 28, 2011
    Don't bother buying your ticket ahead of time the will call line is just as long as the regular line...fail
  • Nathan N.
    Nathan NAugust 13, 2011
    Free for Target employees. Bring proof ID, check stub...
  • Calvin Paul S.
    Calvin Paul ShummonDecember 12, 2014
    A Sailor's View---Awesome......
  • Cassandra R.
    Cassandra RiceJuly 28, 2013
    Save your money for dolphin show and spend it at Brookfield zoo
  • Jeremy M.
    Jeremy MarquezDecember 29, 2010
    If you're here visiting, buy a city-pass to save money AND time - you get to pass the ridiculous lines!
  • Katie L.
    Katie L.January 15, 2012
    Be prepared to stand in line outdoors for at least 30 minutes!
  • Rob D.
    Rob DaBoomFebruary 10, 2012
    Great place to "swim with the fishes"
  • Lindsey B.
    Lindsey BoyerDecember 10, 2011
    Come early to avoid long lines.
  • Tang M.
    Tang McTangMay 7, 2011
    Members can cut in line. Sweet! Cause yeah, that's quite a line.
  • Claire G.
    Claire GOctober 20, 2013
    Stingray exhibit!
  • Jared P.
    Jared PNovember 17, 2012
    We got in for free, but didn't have time to take it all in. Not bad.
  • Allen A.
    Allen ArchibaldJune 25, 2012
    It's TOO hot inside! Too parents that don't make their children behave. The staff is TOO controlling of their guests!
  • Suhale S.
    Suhale SSeptember 7, 2013
    Show at end not really worth the time.
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