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  • Underwater Beauty: A New Special Exhibit
  • Spring into Shedd! Fun is bubbling up with special overnights, a spring break camp and more.
  • Relax, socialize and take in spectacular skyline views! Select evenings in Spring—free for Illinois residents
  • Sleep over at Shedd! Go on a nighttime adventure with your favorite Shedd animals.
  • A new aquarium conservation partnership: Help prevent a future where our oceans have more plastic than fish

Dive Deeper

  • Asleep with the Fishes

    Spend the night at Shedd!

    At our Asleep with the Fishes overnights, you'll spend the night exploring the aquarium to learn about animals through a scavenger hunt, an aquatic presentation and more!

  • Front of Shedd Aquarium near a pride flag

    Shedd Pride Night

    Shedd Aquarium celebrates the diversity of the natural world and of our city! During this LGBTQ community night, connect with animals and savor the Chicago skyline. Dance to the music and sway to the rhythm of the ocean.

  • Shedd Yoga Flow

    Before Shedd opens for the day, calm your body and mind with a yoga class, surrounded by the animals in one of our peaceful habitats. Classes will rotate through Shedd Aquarium’s habitats. Your weekend starts here.

  • A woman kayaking along the river

    Kayak for Conservation

    Paddle the Chicago River with Shedd conservation experts. Along the way, you’ll learn about the Chicago River ecosystem, discover the native flora and fauna above and below the water’s surface and learn how this new habitat is benefiting native wildlife.

  • Shedd After Hours: Penguin Party

    Spend an evening at Shedd with cocktails, fresh eats and loveable penguins! Enjoy special penguin appearances and meet the members of the Shedd team. Ages 21+.  Reserve your tickets today!

  • New youth, family and adults programs

    Start your day with new spring and summer programs at Shedd! From Yoga to science, there's something for everyone.

  • Butterfly Fish

    Shedd spotlight: Top videos and stories

  • Private Personalized Tours

    Want to experience Shedd like an insider? Join one of our experts on this mini-tour of Shedd hotspots! Curious about Ellie the sea otter’s rescue story? Or want to learn more about our 8 belugas? This is your chance to plan the perfect Shedd tour.

  • White Spotted Jelly

    Underwater Beauty: Shedd's new special exhibit

    Our living world is full of wonder. Celebrate with us the unbelievable beauty living in our oceans, lakes and rivers in a new special exhibit at Shedd Aquarium: Underwater Beauty. Now open!

  • Penguin encounter at Shedd

    Find an Extraordinary Experience

    Are you looking for a Shedd experience that’s a little more special, more personal, more in-depth? If you've ever wanted to come face-to-face with a penguin or a beluga whale, we’ve got experiences you’ll never forget.

  • Kukdlaa, pacific white-sided dolphin

    Check out Shedd's Visitor Guide

    Planning on visiting Shedd? Our visitor guide has links to everything you need, from upcoming events to the best places to visit around town!

  • Chicago skyline

    Chicago CityPASS

    Save 50% or more off Chicago’s 5 best attractions, plus get priority entry! Learn more about Chicago CityPASS.