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Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 312-939-2438 Neighborhood: Museum Campus View Web Site \| View Map Visitor Information: The Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago’s top attraction, it was the first inland aquarium with a permanent saltwater collection. The Shedd features beluga whales, penguins, lizards, sea jellies and a sea turtle, and an assortment of fishes, from tetras to sharks. A crowd favorite are the Dolphins, so be sure to catch the show early and beat the crowds. Other popular exhibits: a Caribbean Reef, and the Amazon Rising an 8,600-square-foot walk through a flooded forest with more than 250 species including a giant snake, venomous ants and catfish. Visitor Tips: Arrive early! Shedd is a popular visitor destination, and it can get crowded, especially on weekends, in the summer and on holidays. Sunday mornings, when the aquarium is least crowded, are a great time for family visits. The average visit takes 2 to 3 hours. Hotels Near Shedd Aquarium < Things to do in Chicago		Things to do on the Museum Campus • Adler Planetarium • Charter One Pavilion • Northerly Island • Field Museum • Shedd Aquarium • Soldier Field Stadium South Loop Hotels Near Museums • Best Western Grant Park • Blackstone Hotel • Congress Plaza Hotel • Essex Inn • Hilton Michigan Avenue • Hyatt McCormick Place South Loop Hotel Map Museum Campus Map Free Museum Days