Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, this indoor aquatic world the John G. Shedd Aquarium is home to more than 650 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from across the globe. Explore Caribbean waters at the 90,000-gallon coral reef exhibit, or watch whales and dolphins play during marine mammal shows. Eat at Soundings restaurant, where you will find a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, or in the Bubble Net food court. Aquatic souvenirs are available in the gift shop. See website for package deals, visitor info, maps, membership details, and events calendar. The Aquarium opens daily at 9am.
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by Alex R. on November 2, 2009
What can I say about this place that has not yet been said before? This is a Chicago must see for everyone, and all I can offer is the suggestions below:...
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by Amy M. on November 2, 2009
The aquarium is one of my favorite Chicago museums. Don't miss the divers cleaning the tank and the Wild Reef exhibit. The beluga whales are my personal...
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by d p. on October 24, 2009
AMAZING!!! I have been to many aquariums, J.G.S.A by far blow's away any one I have been to. It is such an experience. My daughter (21 months) lasted...
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by michipo on 2009-03-19
This aquarium has so much to offer. The last time I was there we saw dolphin shows and I heard their new shark exhibit is ...
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great rainy day trip
by bridgets on 2009-03-19
when we went the dolphin area was closed for remodeling. it sounds like the new area is going to be great and even more kid ...
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Very nice aquarium
by bejolly65 on 2009-03-19
I actually prefer this aquarium to Atlanta's, but it could be because I particularly like visiting Chicago. The dolphin show is spectacular her...
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A Fascinating Place to Explore
by Naturalist on 2009-03-19
This aquarium is the biggest and best aquarium we've been to and it's not even on the ocean. It has both gigantic and little tiny ...
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Great aquarium, even better after remodel!
by asmpman on 2009-03-19
This aquarium has been under going a big remodeling for months, but they should be unvailing the new space this summer. The dolphin show is ...
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too many people
by Chi-Ma mama on 2009-03-19
we went with a 3years old girl. She loved a dolfin show and we like a location of show. We could see the Lake Michigan's ...
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Expected more, but still fun
by Benk244 on 2008-12-15
The biggest advise I can give anyone is to buy your tickets online. If you know you are going to go, buy and print your tickets at home. You wi...
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Some advice from someone in the industry
by Tim on 2008-10-08
I just wanted to post this to people who might be interested in coming to the Shedd Aquarium and might be discouraged by some reviews. These a...
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Expect more
by near sight on 2008-09-02
It's good but we were expecting more for a world class Aquarium. We've been to the aquarium in Beijing, China a year ago. It's way better than ...
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Not worth the price
by A Yahoo! Contributor on 2008-09-02
The aquarium was a good way to spend time in the city, but wasn't worth the ticket price.
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What a fun day but $$$$$$
by Brett on 2008-07-23
Very well maintained museum--lots to see. Our 2.5 year old daughter loved it but she did not love the SpongeBob 4D show--not for little ones. ...
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GREAT aquarium!
by Admin Assistant on 2008-07-22
We are from California and have been to quite a few aquariums. However my husband and I took our 10 year and we were still extremely impressed...
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