Plan a visit welcome to shedd aquarium! we can hardly wait for you to meet beluga whales and bluegills, rockhopper penguins and rockfish, alligators and an alligator snapping turtle, and so much more as you explore the world�s oceans, lakes, rivers and reefs � all in the heart of chicago.. At shedd aquarium, animals connect you to the living world, inspiring you to make a difference. history. established in 1930. john g. shedd wanted to give back to the city in which he had risen from stock boy to president of department store giant marshall field & company.. Located on the shores of lake michigan, shedd aquarium brings you eye-to-eye with more than 32,000 aquatic animals - from whales to snails, tarantulas to turtles, angelfish to zebra sharks!.
Shedd says its new pricing structure will cut the wait time by 40 percent. pay less, see more. that's the theme of shedd aquarium's simplified admission structure, which begins july 1.. The experience is well worth the wait, but there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to minimize wait time and use those hours for more aquatic adventure. shedd aquarium ticket prices your first step in making the most of your time at shedd aquarium is to buy tickets in advance.. Arrive early (we open at 9 a.m.). shedd is a popular place and can get crowded, especially on weekends, in the summer and on holidays. sunday mornings, when the aquarium is least crowded, are a great time for relaxed family visits..
