Shedd Aquarium
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Chicago
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- Half day
- Opening Hours
- Daily 9:00-17:00, extended to 18:00 in summer; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Ticket Price
- Adults about USD 40, children USD 30, includes all galleries
- Address
- Shedd Aquarium, 1200, South Terrace, South Loop, Near South Side, Chicago, South Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60605, United States
- Coordinates
- 41.8676, -87.6137
Introduction
Shedd Aquarium stands at the south end of Grant Park in Chicagos Museum Campus, opened in 1929 in a neoclassical building and once the largest indoor aquarium in the world. It exhibits more than 32,000 aquatic animals spanning Caribbean coral reefs, Pacific Northwest cold waters, and Amazon flooded forests. The showstopper is the Oceanarium, a 1.8-million-liter habitat holding beluga whales, Pacific giant octopuses, and green sea turtles, one of the few American aquariums to display belugas. The Amazon Flooded Forest simulates annual water rise and fall with piranhas, anacondas, and electric eels. The Polar Play Zone features playful belugas and sea otters. An on-site rescue and rehabilitation center shows Chicagos wildlife rescue work to the public, making Shedd a model of education through entertainment and a top family destination.
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🛈 Practical Info
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Shedd Aquarium?
Daily 9:00-17:00, extended to 18:00 in summer; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
How much is the admission for Shedd Aquarium?
Adults about USD 40, children USD 30, includes all galleries
Any practical tips for visiting Shedd Aquarium?
Walk-up queues often exceed 1 hour; online timed entry saves time Beluga and otter training sessions run several times daily
How long should I spend at Shedd Aquarium?
A typical visit takes Half day.
