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Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

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Museum Campus, Chicago
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Shedd Aquarium
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  • Stars
    Ranked #7 for exhibits in Chicago
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    Has a stamp of approval from Wired and Chicagoist
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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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  • Victoria D.
    Victoria DudaJuly 9, 2011
    4D experience is cute - expect the unexpected! :D
  • neil c.
    neil chazinSeptember 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get married here.
  • Jenn Y.
    Jenn YglesiasJune 22, 2013
    Awesome shows!
  • Ruth
    RuthMarch 24, 2012
    The general admission line is a 2 hour wait!
  • Joshua H.
    Joshua HernandezJuly 4, 2010
    I have a saltwater tank but this place might have a leg up on mine :) Baby beluga whale, Mickey, is cute.
  • Peter V.
    Peter VassalloMay 1, 2013
    Jellies exhibit ; )
  • Bruce
    BruceAugust 13, 2012
    Buy a Go Chicago pass to skip the never ending line up.
  • matt a.
    matt alexanderOctober 18, 2012
    get a pass from the cpl
  • Liss D.
    Liss DickersonJuly 20, 2011
    Don't bother with the aquatic show...go see the dolphin show at the Brookfield Zoo instead
  • Joseph F.
    Joseph FinnOctober 16, 2010
    Shedd Pass is the best ticket option.
  • Peter D.
    Peter DeMaioJanuary 18, 2012
    The Planet Earth 4D movie was a letdown. Really short and didn't say much...
  • mayhem.one
    mayhem.oneJune 13, 2011
    The Jellies exhibit is not that big.
  • Beyzanur V.
    Beyzanur VarlıkJune 12, 2012
    Check out the fish :)
  • Kristin W.
    Kristin WhitakerJune 14, 2011
    Get here early for community days. Holy line from hell batman.
  • Enrique O.
    Enrique OrtegaJune 21, 2014
    There is no free wifi
  • Kari Z.
    Kari ZamarripaJanuary 22, 2013
    Awesome!!!
  • Andy N.
    Andy NealFebruary 18, 2011
    See the "Fantasea" show in the Oceanarium and a 4D movie
  • Carly H.
    Carly HoughtonJanuary 3, 2011
    The holiday dolphin show is an interesting selection.
  • Tim G.
    Tim GJuly 13, 2011
    The line is 30-45 min to get into the building.
  • Jill K.
    Jill KraczonNovember 17, 2013
    Avoid this place during a Chicago Bears game. GEESH!!
  • Jeff S.
    Jeff SiskOctober 19, 2011
    Rude workers. Stinks compared to a few years ago. Make sure to get the premium pass or you have to pay extra for every fish you see!
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CollierDecember 23, 2011
    Don't fall in the water! :)
  • John B.
    John BrackenJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Take public transit (146 bus). Much better than sitting in traffic
  • Megan
    MeganJuly 6, 2010
    Don't go on a hot sunny day. You'll be standing outside for hours.
  • Kristi V.
    Kristi VollmerNovember 16, 2010
    The 4D shows for the kids are great!
  • Melissa H.
    Melissa HardyJune 22, 2012
    Never come early! 3 and a half hr wait!
  • Brittany F.
    Brittany FDecember 28, 2012
    LONG LINE. Be prepared to wait.
  • Michael H.
    Michael HoffmanNovember 21, 2009
    Go to the Shedd Aquarium and see the staff feed the anaconda a frozen rabbit.
  • __auii
    __auiiMay 24, 2011
    Otters and penguins are so cute !!
  • Kelly C.
    Kelly CannonSeptember 3, 2010
    The "dolphin show" (Fantasea) is really just a cheesy silent play where animals are intermittently irritated. Not worth $2.
  • Denise
    DeniseJanuary 17, 2013
    The aquatic show wasn't that great. Moves very slow.
  • Steve H.
    Steve HundSeptember 9, 2011
    belugas are awesome
  • Jess L.
    Jess LMay 13, 2011
    Love the jellies!
  • Ricardo D.
    Ricardo DiazJanuary 29, 2012
    Part of the City Pass.
  • Danny
    DannyDecember 7, 2011
    Don't drink the water
  • Michael M.
    Michael MianoJuly 16, 2011
    Awesome! Jellies!
  • Casey G.
    Casey GordonJune 5, 2012
    Don't rush to get there early they over sell their shows. Just don't go.
  • ed k.
    ed kuhnerFebruary 19, 2010
    get there early. the afternoon gets busy!
  • Veezworld
    VeezworldJuly 14, 2011
    Gotta see the jellies!
  • Kyle H.
    Kyle HoegeMarch 16, 2011
    Don't worry.... You'll get in eventually...
  • Briana G.
    Briana GFebruary 19, 2012
    Jellies! :)
  • J R.
    J RApril 9, 2011
    Lines are long but worth.
  • Pat M.
    Pat McCarthyFebruary 20, 2011
    Don't go on free days. 2 hour minimum to get in.
  • Orlando J.
    Orlando JohnsonNovember 9, 2011
    Touch the Star Fish
  • Emily H.
    Emily HankinsApril 5, 2012
    Don't buy the $8 ticket...it's boring and not much to do! Spend the extra money and go to the shows!!!
  • Joseph F.
    Joseph FinnOctober 16, 2010
    Leave time to stand in line. Usually only 1 slow person selling tickets.
  • John B.
    John BongiovanniSeptember 11, 2010
    Super long lines...be prepared for it.
  • Jackee F.
    Jackee F.October 23, 2010
    The dolphin and porpoise show is fun
  • Jody M.
    Jody MclamarrahFebruary 17, 2012
    Theres a fish here for evefybody
  • Rach H.
    Rach HMay 11, 2010
    The 4-D Planet Earth flick is super cute.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr)
Chicago, IL 60605
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At: Museum Campus
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Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever gotten eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Or met a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Or immersed yourself in an Amazon flooded forest? At Shedd, it's all possible.
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