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Discounts
Community Discount Days
On our Community Discount Days, general admission is free. Includes the Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, and the Caribbean Reef. Packages including Wild Reef, Polar Play Zone and Oceanarium are available at a discounted rate. Shedd's 52 discount days a year take advantage of civic and school holidays to make family visits more convenient.
Remaining 2009 Community Discount Days are these Mondays and Tuesdays: Nov. 23, 24 and 30.
Community Discount Days are sponsored by:
Resident Discount
Residents of the city of Chicago receive a $3 discount on admission every day, except Community Discount Days. Must present vaild ID.
Other Discounts
We offer a discount to teachers, active-duty military personnel and Chicago police officers and firefighters. With proper ID, you will receive discounted admission to the aquarium, Oceanarium and Wild Reef. Students and senior citizens receive a $3 discount on admission every day, except Community Discount Days.
Membership
Shedd is a happening place because our donors and members make things happen. There are some great perks including discounts on programming and free admission for a year.
Great Kids Museums Passports
A Great Kids Museum Passport is good for two adults and two children for general aquarium admission only. Find them at Chicago Public Library branches. Passes should be presented in the general admission line.
Corporate Members Discount
If your employer belongs to our corporate membership program, you may qualify for free or discounted admission to the aquarium.
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