Shedd oceanarium free#
On discount days general admission is free for Illinois residents and the extra exhibits are discounted. It also gives you a chance to check out your options and decide what you want to see instead of waiting to figure it out when you are distracted and trying to keep an eye on your kids. The line to buy tickets was winding around when we got there around 1pm, but the will call line was only 4 people deep. I definitely recommend buying tickets online before arriving, unless you are going on a discount day. You can also check Spot Hero for possibilities. The accessible entrance is a closer walk than the main entrance (and a must for strollers), then take the elevator up one floor to the main lobby. There is also a lot closer to the Shedd, between the Shedd and Field Museum, which costs a flat rate. Very convenient, especially since you never know how long the kiddos are going to last.
I initially planned on staying 3 hours, but we were so engrossed at the aquarium that when I received a notification that our time was running out I extended it by another hour. We found a spot there today and used the City of Chicago street parking app ( ParkChicago). The cheapest parking that I know of is street parking on E Solidarity Drive, which is the street between the Shedd and Planetarium. The kids were in awe and ended up standing in front of the tanks staring, pointing and talking about everything they were seeing for a really long time! There are so many colors and sizes of aquatic life to see and the scale is just magnificent. It has floor to ceiling tanks and even one that is curved at the top so you can look up and see fish and sharks swimming above you. The reef is one of my favorite areas in the aquarium. There is also an opportunity to touch starfish in shallow, cold water tank and the underwater viewing was great.
Shedd oceanarium windows#
They can see small exhibits with viewing windows low to the ground are great for the kids as well. There is a submarine where they can turn dials, press buttons, look through scopes and control a robotic arm. Kids can slide down small slides like a penguin while watching the penguins waddle and swim across the way. The Polar Play Zone is a part of the Oceanarium. The Oceanarium is where the Aquatic Show takes place and you can see beluga whales, dolphins, and a cute little sea otter, named Luna. There are benches around the tank and it’s also a great place to take a break and figure out where to go next! Abbott Oceanarium You can watch a diver feed the fish and have a chance to ask him or her questions. You have a 360 degree view of the fish, coral and sharks. This is the iconic circular tank right inside the aquarium. You may also check out the special temporary exhibits here. We have outlined the permanent exhibits below with descriptions and photos. There are many wonderful exhibits at Shedd Aquarium.
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