Aquarium Council
Aquarium Council members are a group of committed supporters, animal enthusiasts and nature lovers who support Shedd's mission to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world. They believe wildlife and wild places are worth protecting. Their annual generosity catalyzes transformative change for the evolving world around us and on behalf of our great blue planet.
Aquarium Council Membership Benefits
Your annual membership unlocks VIP access to Shedd, allowing you to look nature in the eye while helping communities here, there and everywhere to be transformed by Shedd's mission and vision.
Benefits include
- Free and unlimited entry to all aquarium exhibits
- VIP parking assistance
- Concierge-like visit coordination and ticket setup
- Invitation to exclusive events throughout the year, including education events with Shedd experts and leading external experts
- Family-friendly perks, including early access to learning programs
- Early access to the Shedd Adventures travel program
Aquarium Council Membership Perks by Level
Aquarium ($1,500)
One personalized, private tour of Shedd per year |
Fellow ($2,500)
One special behind-the-scenes tour per year |
Guardian ($5,000)
One special up-close interaction with an animal per year |
Conservator ($10,000)
One lunch and special tour with a Shedd expert per year |
If interested in joining Shedd Aquarium's leadership donor society, contact Donor Services, [email protected]
Aquarium Council membership and other donations can be made via gifts of stocks and securities.