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Chicago CityPASS
Save 46% off Chicago’s 5 best attractions, plus skip lines. Chicago CityPASS includes immediate VIP entry to Shedd Aquarium, including Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, the Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, Wild Reef, Shedd's daily aquatic shows, Jellies, and a special FX 4-D Experience (ticket value $37.50). Also, admission to The Field Museum, Skydeck Chicago, Adler Planetarium OR Art Institute of Chicago, and John Hancock Observatory OR Museum of Science and Industry. Valid 9-days. Add Stingray Touch experience onsite for $3 a person (experience opens on 5/17). Purchase booklets or e-tickets online. |
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Penguin Encounter
Includes 30-minute penguin encounter, a 4x6 photo with a penguin, all-access admission with express entry, tickets to the aquatic show, admission to the Jellies special exhibit and the new Stingray Touch experience (opens on May 17). Children must be at least 4 years old, and children 4 to 11 must be accompanied by a paying guardian. For the well-being of the birds, one chaperone is required for each 4- to 6-year-old. Penguin encounters are offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Each session is limited to 10 people. |
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
See Shedd from the perspective of our animal care staff as you explore the animal healthcare center and go behind the galleries during a 50-minute guided tour. Ticket also includes express entry to all exhibits: Waters of the World, Caribbean Reef, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, the Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, Stingray Touch and the Jellies special exhibit. A ticket to Shedd's aquatic show is also included. *Participants must be 55 inches or taller. |
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Total Experience Pass
Best one-day value! Experience everything that Shedd has to offer. Access to all our exhibits plus a ticket to the 4-D Experience and a ticket to Shedd's aquatic show. Explore Waters of the World, Caribbean Reef, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, the Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, Jellies special exhibit and our new Stingray Touch experience. *Please note that prices are $52.95 for adults and $37.95 for children when purchasing online the same day as your visit. |
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Shedd Pass
Enjoy the freedom to experience the Abbott Oceanarium and Polar Play Zone, Wild Reef, Amazon Rising, Caribbean Reef and Waters of the World. Upgrades available onsite for an additional $5 a person: Stingray Touch experience (opens on May 17), Shedd's aquatic show, Jellies special exhibit or 4-D Experience. *Chicago residents receive a discount everyday except Illinois Resident Discount Days. Must present valid ID. |
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General Admission
Includes access to the Caribbean Reef, Waters of the World and Amazon Rising exhibits. Does not include: Wild Reef, Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, Jellies special exhibit, aquatic show tickets or 4-D Experience tickets. Jellies and the aquatic show cannot be added to the General Admission ticket.
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Membership
Become a member today and get unlimited access to all of Shedd's exhibits and more. |
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Go Chicago Card
Go Chicago Card gives you unlimited admission to more than 25 attractions, museums and tours in Chicago for one low price! Customers save up to 55% vs. paying for individual tickets and can skip the admission line when visiting Shedd Aquarium. See as much as you want and choose how much time you need—from 1 to 7 days. Add the new Stingray Touch experience for $3 a person or Shedd's aquatic show for $2 a person (available at Shedd box office only). |
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Shedd VIP Tickets With Shedd VIP tickets there is no need to ever wait in line to purchase your admission ticket. Your VIP ticket includes access to the general aquarium galleries, the Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, Wild Reef and Jellies. The new Stingray Touch experience is also included for visits on or after May 17. VIP tickets are available for advance purchase at our select Chicago Hotel Partners, at the Shedd box office, or by calling 312-692-3373. VIP tickets have a suggested retail price of $34.00 for both adults and youths ages 3-11. As a VIP ticket holder, you can add the 4-D Experience to your visit at a discounted rate of $4.00 a person. Simply show your VIP ticket at the 4-D Experience box office to receive your discount. |
Lake Shore Drive closures May 25, 26
A 10-K run on Saturday and Bike the Drive on Sunday will affect how you get to Shedd. Let us show you a way.
Save time, buy online
Avoid standing in line—buy your tickets in advance online. Online ticket holders proceed directly to will-call.
