The Great Penguin Party
The '20s are roarin' once again, but this time — no prohibition!
Celebrate as you waddle, dance and swing with the penguins at The Great Penguin Party.
Join us for a rip-roaring evening with the Alan Gresik Swing Orchestra of the Green Mill! Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and an open bar with beer and wine selections (cash bar for cocktails). See penguins and other aquatic animals as you peruse the aquarium throughout the event. Themed merchandise available for purchase.
VIP tickets include the VIP lounge with exclusive bar access and a signature cocktail included in the open bar package.
Ages
Age: 21+
Photo ID required for entry.
date and time
Friday, May 12, 2023
6:30 - 11 p.m.
price
General Admission: $89.95
Members: $79.95
VIP: $124.95
Dress how you like! The penguins will be in their tuxes, as always. This Penguin Party is sure to be the cat’s pajamas!
What's Included?
- An open bar with beer and wine selections (cash bar for cocktails)
- Delicious hors d'oeuvres
- Access to the aquarium
- Music from the Alan Gresik Swing Orchestra
- Swing dance lessons
- Penguin chats
Itinerary
| 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Penguin Piano Happy Hour (Kovler Hall) |
| 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Penguin Meet & Greet (Kovler Hall) |
| 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
VIP Penguin Meet & Greet (VIP Lounge in Bubble Net Food Court) |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Penguin Chat (Polar Play Zone) |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Swing Dance Lessons (Kovler Hall) |
| 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. |
Alan Gresik Swing Orchestra (Kovler Hall) |
| 8:00 p.m. |
A Flapping Investigation: Magellanic Penguins in Patagonia (Soundings Café) |
| 8:30 pm. |
Last entry to Wild Reef |
| 8:45 p.m. |
Penguin Chat (Polar Play Zone) |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Swing Dance Lessons (Kovler Hall) |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Last entry to Oceanarium |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Last call |
Accessibility
We believe there should be no boundaries to your Shedd Aquarium experience. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].