We're thinking about heading to chicago this weekend to visit the shedd aquarium. our kids are 5.5 (ds) and 7 (dd). none of us have been there before.. Shedd aquarium, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, gratefully acknowledges the sustaining contributions of the people of chicago, state of illinois and chicago park district. shedd is an accredited member of the association of zoos and aquariums, a smithsonian affiliate, and humane conservation certified by american humane.. The shedd aquarium officially opened in 1930. 2 million visitors explore the habitats of 32,500 fish each year. visit the caribbean reef, water's of the world, wild reef (sharks), oceanarium and.
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Shedd aquarium reopened today. after being closed due to the severe weather conditions. to thank chicagoans for their patience during the historically low temperatures and to help cure the city's cabin fever, shedd is offering two "make up" illinois resident discount/free general admission days this saturday, jan. 11 and sunday, jan.12.. These free days for illinois residents at the shedd aquarium are a great deal because admission is $39.95 for adults and $29.95 for children ages 3 to 11. chicago residents save 50% and their tickets are $19.95 for adults and $14.95 for children.. The shedd aquarium is located at 1200 s lake shore dr, 312-939-2438. the first floor of the shedd (the original building) is 225,000 square feet. when you add on the oceanarium and other newer areas the whole shedd is 480,550 square feet which is a lot of territory to cover..
