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Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
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About Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium's free daily Animal Chats and Live! Programs let visitors hear an arapaima gulp its food, ask caretakers about penguins, and learn how sharks maintain ocean ecosystems. River Giants Live!, Penguins Live!, and Anaconda Live! in Amazon Rising feature animal feedings and expert Q&A sessions. Kelp Forest Chat, Penguin Chat, Beluga Chat, and Shark Chat programs deepen understanding of specific animals and their environments. Each presentation runs approximately fifteen to twenty minutes and is included with general admission. The stone building with domed roof features fully accessible exhibits throughout. Illinois residents receive free admission during select hours, while Chicago residents pay $19.95 daily. Active-duty military, Gold Star families, and Chicago police and firefighters enter free with proper ID. SNAP beneficiaries receive discounted daily admission with an EBT card, up to four tickets per order. AZA member organization members save fifty percent on full-price admission for up to two guests. Tickets sell online at sheddaquarium.org.
Tickets, prices & hours
- Adult (18 and over)
- $5
- Child (17 and under)
- $3
Hours: Mon: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tue: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wed–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours via Google Maps · read on
Buy tickets on sheddaquarium.org →Prices quoted from sheddaquarium.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
The 8 savings
If you qualify
Chicago Resident Fixed Rate
Chicago residents receive a set daily low price on general admission.
“Chicago residents enjoy a daily low price on general admission, with a set price of $19.95/adult.”
Illinois Resident Free Hours
Free admission to Illinois residents during select hours throughout the year
“Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium during select hours throughout the year!”
Chicago Police Officers and Firefighters
Free on-site general admission for Chicago police officers and firefighters with proper ID
“Chicago police officers and firefighters receive free on-site general admission with proper ID.”
Active-Duty U.S. Military Personnel
Year-round free general admission for active-duty U.S. military with proper ID
“Active-duty U.S. military personnel receive year-round free general admission with proper ID.”
Gold Star Families
Year-round free general admission for all adults and household children; valid IL driver's license or state ID with Gold Star designation required
“Illinois Gold Star families (including all adults and household children) receive year-round free general admission.”
Museums for All: EBT Cards
Discounted daily admission for those receiving SNAP benefits with EBT card presentation; limit four tickets per order
“Shedd offers daily discounted admission to those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) by simply presenting their EBT card.”
Museums for All - EBT Card Discount
Daily discounted admission for eligible low-income families with EBT card
“Shedd offers daily discounted admission to eligible low-income families. Participants can present their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at the aquarium to redeem this special offer.”
Season passes
AZA Reciprocal Membership Program
50% off full-price admission for up to 2 guests for AZA member organization members
“we're happy to extend 50% off full-price admission for up to 2 guests to our partner organizations enrolled in the AZA Reciprocal Membership Program.”
Why there’s no expiry date here. Most attractions don’t publish one, and the dates that do appear are often stale. The date here is the day this offer was last read on sheddaquarium.org, and the link goes to the exact page, so you can check it yourself in one click.
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