11/03/09

My Childhood Favorite

by YahtzeeGirl

The Shedd has been a favorite of mine since my parents took me to visit the aquarium at an early age. I love the way they have the aquarium mapped out , and how the group different species together. And at every visit I always learn something new or find a new favorite.

The gift shop is another great stop to make to get gifts for friends and family.

• Pros: amazing selection of aquatic species
• Cons: cost

11/02/09

Fun for Every Age

by JaDi

It doesn't matter how old you are or how many times you've been, the Shedd Aquarium always provides a fun time. This museum always has a great feature exhibit that's worth the trip, along with the must-see dolphin show. Bring your camera because the city views from the Shedd are breathtaking!

08/21/09

Amaaazing place!

by CSMobileUser

Amazing place. Friendly staff, great attractions. Beluga whale, penguins, sharks, seahorse, coral in downtown chicago. 4-D Planet Earth was an amazing experience. Missed dolphin show, but heard its awesome. A little steep in $$, however, well worth it! Would recommend to a friend.

05/11/09

Great place to visit

by aly511

This is a chicago staple. It is a great aquarium with an awesome view of Lake Michigan. The Oceanarium is very interesteing, along with the mammal show.

• Pros: Lots to see and learn

05/11/09

Great tourist attraction

by Chadrock5

I could spend all day in this place. There is always something to see and enjoy. This is the perfect place to take friends or family who visit the city.

• Pros: whats not to like about big fish?

05/27/08

Good Family Fun

by newgirl1

Every summer we go to the Shedd Aquarium and always have a great day. They have a huge assortment of fish and other marine life to learn about. Also, the Aquarium provides an abundence of information about all the marine life that you will see. I would recommend going to the Shedd with your family, it's money well spent.

06/25/06

Awesome for kids!

by iteachk

I have been to a few aquariums for school field trips and this one just beats them all! Because I am a teacher I received an all access pass for free which was a wonderful bonus, but even if I had to pay the entrance fees it is well worth the money because there was so much to see there. I also liked how the staff got the kids to play in some interactive games about the animals. I would love to go again some day!

• Pros: Exhibits, Friendliness of staff
• Cons: No guided tours

02/07/06

You don't have to go 20,000 leagues under the sea to experience the world of Jacques Cousteau.

by Contributor

Overview
The Oceanarium is a major draw. The marine mammal pavilion features beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Alaskan sea otters and harbor seals in a re-creation of a Pacific Northwest coastal environment.

Features
One knockout attraction is the 90,000-gallon, floor-to-ceiling Caribbean Reef exhibit in the Shedd's central rotunda. Home to more than 250 tropical Caribbean animals including sharks, eel, sea turtles and colorful fish, it's also the site of "aquatic theater." Another favorite exhibit is Amazon Rising, which houses exotic animals found in the Amazon like flying fish, piranhas and stingrays. The dolphins and/or whales can be seen demonstrating natural behaviors such as dives, breaches and tail bobbing during presentations in the amphitheater during the Marine Mammal Presentations.

07/22/03

Very nice

by mamapn

Lots of variety and information. Dolphins and whale show was very good. Strictly an aquarium, no other animals at this location.

07/05/03

Not Wheelchair Friendly

by aurorarevolution

They claim to be wheelchair accessable but they were far from wheelchair friendly. It was a confusing maze with a lack of signs. A complete lack of assistance from the staff, they seemed to have no idea where we were supose to go to get to places and wouldnt get off thier chairs to help us figure it out.

After 40 minutes we had enough and got sent down the wrong hall for the last time, so we left. It was a huge waste of money and a real let down. I know they can do better!!!!

• Cons: Not Wheelchair friend, confusing layout, poorly trained staff