Look nature in the eye and discover the wonder of the aquatic animal world at Shedd Aquarium.

Welcome to Shedd Aquarium, which serves as your portal to the aquatic animal world in Chicago. Discover playful penguins, colorful coral and beautiful belugas as you journey through oceans, lakes, rivers and reefs. Find everything you need to plan a day at Shedd.

See everything that Shedd has to offer! General admission includes all habitats, animal presentations and exhibits, including Underwater Beauty, our latest special exhibit, and seasonal Stingray Touch.

Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium on select days throughout the year! We offer several reservation options for Free Days. Online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order.

Every year Shedd Aquarium welcomes 2 million guests for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons. But Shedd is more than just a destination. With partners in Chicago and around the globe, we’re also protecting endangered species and their habitats and rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in need.

Shedd’s exhibits bring you face to face with incredible animals from around the world—and right in your backyard. From sunny Philippines reefs to the Amazon’s flooded forests, the rugged Pacific Northwest coast to the vast Great Lakes, explore a world thriving with aquatic life.

Explore the aquatic world through exciting programs and events at Shedd Aquarium! Encounter amazing animals, participate in interactive classes and activities, and learn about Shedd's commitment to conservation and education. Plus, enjoy special after …

Get ready for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea stars and sea otters—and so many more animals from aquatic environments around the world. Large or small, freshwater or marine, favorite friends or new ones, the animals at Shedd will surprise, mesmerize, inspire and move you!

Immerse yourself at Shedd with a 360-degree, 3-D live-action journey into virtual reality. Hop into the pod, strap on your VR goggles, and then swim with a humpback whale mom and her calf, dive with Sharks in search of the mythic underwater strip …

In the field and at the aquarium, Shedd scientists conduct research to better understand animals and their habitats. From the Great Lakes to the Caribbean, they work with partners to protect species from suckers to sharks.