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Shedd Aquarium Features and Benefits
Shedd Aquarium, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, offers a unique experience with more than 32,000 aquatic animals. Here are some key features and benefits:
- Eye-to-Eye Encounters: Get up close with whales, snails, tarantulas, turtles, angelfish, and zebra sharks.
- Member Benefits: Members enjoy free daily admission, discounts on experiences, programs, events, and at the Shedd Store and restaurants.
- Plan Your Visit: Advance reservations are recommended due to high demand for tickets. Reserving your ticket online in advance ensures a seamless entry experience.
- Learning Programs: Shedd Aquarium offers a variety of learning programs like Shedd Scouts and Kayak for Conservation.
- Special Events: Members get invitations to special events to deepen their connection to Shedd, including SheddTalks virtual chats.
- Historic Building: Shedd Aquarium’s historic home is evolving to meet the needs of the animals, the community, and guests of the future.
Remember, the benefits deepen your connection to the mission of supporting compassion, curiosity, and conservation of the aquatic animal world. Enjoy your visit!
Shedd Aquarium Pricing
Here is the pricing information for Shedd Aquarium:
- Chicago Residents: $19.95 Adult general admission every day
- General Admission: Adult and children (3-11) prices vary - guests can save on Shedd admission by booking in advance
- Members: Free general admission every day
With plan-ahead pricing, non-Chicago residents can save money on general admission by planning their visit in advance and selecting non-peak dates and times. Similar to booking a flight or purchasing concert tickets, the plan-ahead pricing model rewards non-Chicago resident guests who plan their visit in advance. Guests who wait until just before a visit to buy tickets may see slightly higher prices if the time or date falls within a peak period for the aquarium.
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Shedd Aquarium Alternatives
The Shedd Aquarium does not have direct alternatives listed on its official website or in the provided sources. However, if you are looking for similar aquariums or marine life exhibits, here are a few notable ones:
- Monterey Bay Aquarium - Known for its diverse marine life and interactive exhibits.
- National Aquarium - Features a variety of marine species and interactive experiences.
- Georgia Aquarium - One of the largest aquariums in the world, with a wide range of marine life.
- Aquarium of the Pacific - Located in Long Beach, California, it offers a variety of marine exhibits.
- New England Aquarium - Located in Boston, Massachusetts, it features a large shark and ray touch tank.
- Seattle Aquarium - Known for its sea otter exhibit and underwater dome.
- Tennessee Aquarium - Features a variety of freshwater and saltwater exhibits.
- Houston Zoo and Aquarium - Includes a large aquarium with a variety of marine species.
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Home to polar bears, penguins, and a large aquarium.
- St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station - A new aquarium featuring a variety of marine life.
These aquariums offer similar experiences to the Shedd Aquarium, but each has its unique features and attractions.
Shedd Aquarium Return Policy?
The Shedd Aquarium has a detailed return policy. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, new and unused merchandise in sellable condition may be returned within 30 days for a full refund. An exchange or store credit will be issued for one year from the date of purchase. Defective merchandise will be replaced to the best of the ability of the store. An original receipt must be present at the time of the return or exchange. Shipping is nonrefundable. A shipping call-tag will be issued for damaged or defective merchandise. Shipping fees will not be reimbursed for any items returned to the museum for a refund or exchange without first notifying Customer Service. Merchandise for return or replacement should be sent to: Shedd Aquarium Retail Customer Service- Returns 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605.
In terms of tickets, a ticket is good only for the event designated on the ticket. No part of the purchase price will be refunded if the ticket holder fails to use the ticket for the designated event. Ticket purchases are nonrefundable, unless and to the extent required by law. Shedd Aquarium reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any event (s) at any time and for any reason. Should the event designated on a ticket be cancelled and not rescheduled, you will be fully refunded within 30 days; your refund method will be based on your original method of payment. Event scheduling, rescheduling and cancellation information will be posted on the website. Participants who need to reschedule their admission or their booked experience may do so up to 48 hours before their scheduled visit or experience for a $5 convenience fee. To reschedule an admission ticket of booked experience, the guest may request a credit online for the original price of admission or experience, and may select any available product and apply their credit amount to that order. If the new order costs MORE than the original order, the credit is applied, and the guest pays the difference as well as the $5 convenience fee. If the new order costs LESS than the credit amount, the guest is charged the $5 convenience fee and no refund is due for the balance of their credit. An event ticket is a revocable license, and Shedd Aquarium reserves the right to terminate the license granted by a ticket by tendering to the holder the purchase price indicated on the ticket. Ticket holders are subject to the policies of Shedd Aquarium, including Shedd’s mask and proof of vaccination requirements, and Shedd Aquarium may revoke the license granted by a ticket without any refund for noncompliance with any of such policies.