Shedd aquarium, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, gratefully acknowledges the sustaining contributions of the people of chicago, state of illinois and chicago park district. shedd is an accredited member of the association of zoos and aquariums, a smithsonian affiliate, and humane conservation certified by american humane.. These free days for illinois residents at the shedd aquarium are a great deal because admission is $39.95 for adults and $29.95 for children ages 3 to 11. chicago residents save 50% and their tickets are $19.95 for adults and $14.95 for children.. Shedd aquarium in chicago announced wednesday its free days for illinois residents, and plan to also extend hours on some of those days..
Shedd aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in chicago, illinois in the united states that . it was the most visited aquarium in the u.s. in 2005, and in 2007, chicago citypass includes vip shedd. Home to chicago's largest tourist attractions, the lakefront museum campus and grant park, visitors and locals enjoy spending a day at the adler planetarium, shedd aquarium, and field museum.. The shedd aquarium is located at 1200 s lake shore dr, 312-939-2438. the first floor of the shedd (the original building) is 225,000 square feet. when you add on the oceanarium and other newer areas the whole shedd is 480,550 square feet which is a lot of territory to cover..
