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!

Join Shedd for an exciting evening of food, music and dancing at our 12th annual BLU fundraiser. Purchase tickets here! 

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.

Looking for some animal fun? Check out some of our favorite videos and blogs from across the aquarium.

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

Shedd is one of only three U.S. aquariums where you can see the exceptionally acrobatic species, Pacific white-sided dolphins, so get to know them better with our newest blog!

Our Sheddvocate program lets anyone who loves Shedd’s animals and cares about their counterparts in the wild to take actions that support our Animal Response Team. Become a Sheddvocate!

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

Enjoy your visit to Shedd with more time inside, not outside in line. There are a variety of options that let you get smooth sailing into the Shedd experience when you get here.

Check out our blog to learn about conservation, our animals, education and get a behind the scenes look at Shedd

Go here to plan your next trip and receive priority admission to Shedd!

Save 51% off Chicago’s 5 best attractions, plus get priority entry! Learn more about Chicago CityPASS.