At our Asleep with the Fishes overnights, you'll spend the night exploring the aquarium to learn about animals through a scavenger hunt and an aquatic presentation. New date added: May 4!

We're thrilled to share that the Chicago White Sox have stepped up to #SheddtheStraw this Earth Day—and for the rest of the season! The White Sox will become the first team in Major League Baseball to serve drinks during games without an accompanying plastic straw for nearly an entire season.

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.

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, opening May 25.

Join our new Shedd Adventure and enjoy a whale watching experience amidst Québec’s French charm and beauty! 

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!

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

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

Dive deep into coral reefs and flooded rainforests. Explore all of Shedd's amazing exhibits. 

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.

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.