A world thriving with aquatic life, sustained by people who love, understand and protect it. Here, there and everywhere, Shedd Aquarium connects …
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May 2, 2025
Very disappointing & Very overpriced. we were shocked at how small the pools are where the Bulugas & Dolphins are kept! Very sad! The main Aquarium again was small in size. Would be nice to have a wa…Full review by JuneLangley1
Apr 20, 2025
It was very crowded and hard to get around. For the price we were expecting more. I’d save the money and do something else instead. It was underwhelming.Full review by Ryan H
Apr 16, 2025
I'm visiting family in Chicago (flew in from Tampa) and it was my first time at the Shedd Aquarium!! The aquarium was incredible with tons of exhibits to see. Our main highlights were the dolphin sho…Full review by Inspire14983306267
I am highly phobic of elevators. Are stairs easily accessible? Are all exhibits accessible by stairs?
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The main exhibits are accessible by stairs the exhibits with the sharks I used an elevator, I’m not sure if those have any other access I would imagine they do.