Members
Thank you to our members, current and future!
If you are already a member, be sure to log in to receive all of your member perks.
Daily admission is always free for members. Advance reservations are highly recommended due to the high demand for tickets.
Already a Member?
Be sure to log in to access your benefits and perks, including complimentary, advance ticket reservations, your digital membership card, exclusive member events and content and more.
Admission is free for members, but advance reservations are highly recommended for all guests due to the high demand for tickets. Reserving your ticket online in advance ensures a seamless entry experience at your selected time.
How do I log in to my member account?
Your login is the email address associated with your membership
account.
How do I reset my password?
To reset your password, click here.
Member Benefits
Not only do you get free access to the aquarium year-round, your member benefits deepen your connection to the mission you make possible.
Discounts During Your Visit
- 40% discount on 4-D Experiences
- 10% discount at the Shedd Store
- 10% discount at Shedd restaurants
- 10% discount at our online store
Discounts on Programs and Events
- Extraordinary Experiences like Penguin Encounters, including private virtual experiences.
- After-hours events like Ritmo del Mar and Jazzin' at the Shedd.
- Learning programs like Shedd Scouts.
- Members at the Advocate level and above receive reciprocal benefits at several participating zoos and aquariums across North America. See the list.
Member-Exclusive Moments and Insider Access
- Enjoy what is new and next as a member! Be among the first to experience our new exhibits and programs as part of our Centennial Commitment.
- Invitations to special events to deepen your connection to Shedd, including SheddTalks virtual chats.
- Opportunities to sign up first for program launches, events and more.
- Automatic enrollment into bi-weekly member eNews updates plus special member-only communications.
Become a Member
Support compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world and join us with a membership level that's right for you! Membership contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Turn your tickets into a year of free admission! Visitors can apply a portion of their tickets to a membership level within 15 days of a visit. Offer can only be completed by a Shedd representative onsite or over the phone and is not available online.
Renewing members: Enjoy legacy pricing through fall 2025. See your renewal notice to activate your offer online.
Questions? We're here to help! You can call our Member Hotline at 312-692-3284 or email [email protected].
Membership contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law and are therefore non-refundable and non-transferrable after purchase.
For information about joining Shedd's Aquarium Council at the Aquarium ($1,500), Fellow ($2,500), Guardian ($5,000), and Conservator ($10,000) membership levels, please see our Aquarium Council page or call Member Services at 312-692-3284.
Your Support Makes a Difference
By purchasing a membership, you are fueling the important work we do to save species, conserve biodiversity and provide public education that empowers the next generation to join us in protecting our shared blue planet. This mission work includes but is not limited to:
- Creating dynamic learning programs and resources for Chicagoland students.
- Conducting research both in the Great Lakes region and all the way to the Caribbean and beyond.
- Rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need across the globe by keeping our Animal Response Team ready to rescue at a moment’s notice.
- Providing exceptional animal care daily to thousands of species, including several rescued and vulnerable species.
- Providing equitable access to nature for all.
Membership FAQs
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- Online: Login into your Shedd account and renew your membership support online.
- By Phone: You can call our Membership Hotline at 312-692-3284, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week.
- By Mail: We send you a letter before your membership expires with a return envelope already addressed to Shedd
- Send a check to:
Attn: Membership Department
Shedd Aquarium Society, 29017 Network Place
Chicago, IL 60673-1290 -
Your Shedd membership is good for one year through the end of the month of purchase (e.g., if you purchase a membership January 1, 2024, your membership will expire January 31, 2025).
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- All aquarium guests can find metered parking on Solidarity Drive. Parking is available at several Museum Campus lots and the North Garage at Soldier Field. Rates are set by Standard Parking and are subject to change. Shedd cannot validate parking for members. We do, however, offer limited valet parking on weekends.
- Aquarium Council Members receive on-site parking at Shedd as a benefit of their membership. Parking access is subject to availability and must be reserved two days ahead of your visit by contacting [email protected]. Learn more about this level of membership.
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Right away! You can call the Membership Hotline at 312-692-3284 or email [email protected] for assistance with accessing your member benefits. To ensure a seamless entry experience, be sure to reserve your free member tickets online in advance of your first visit.
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We’ll have signs and staff members in front of the aquarium to direct you to the proper entrance.
Contact Us
Our members are important to us, and we’re always here to help. You can call our Member Hotline at 312-692-3284 or email [email protected] with questions. Our hotline is staffed seven days a week!