Shedd Aquarium - Chicago, IL Reviews

We recently went to Soundings, the restaurant at the Shedd, and loved it!  The views were spectacular - 360 degrees of floor to ceiling windows overlooking Lake Michigan.  It was kid friendly (with goldfish crackers as snacks instead of bread) but yet upscale and made me feel like I had actually gone out somewhere fancy.  The food was good and reasonably priced with interesting seasonal options. 

The negatives were the inconsistent answers we received by the Shedd staff as to whether admission to the museum was required or not even if you were just going to the restaurant.  Some of our dinner...

The Shedd Aquiarum is a fantastic place to spend a day. I highly recommend going as soon as they open in the morning to avoid large crowds and leave after lunch when it does get crowded. 

 The marine mammal presentation is wonderful and educational.  The Lizards exhibit should not be missed, especially to see the Komodo Dragron!

There are always programs going on in the galleries on the main level for all ages and interpreters walking the floors to answer your questions.

The Wild Reef is amazing because of the numbers and varieties of fish in the tanks.  There are some great touch screens there...

This is a really great place to go on any day. It has a beatutiful new remodel and there are so many fn and educational options inside the Shed Aquarium. I would recommend it to anyone needing fun. It is a very good day to spend with friends. if you are a scuba diver they will let you come help feed and clean the fish. I also have a friend who really enjoys going and teaching children about fish and wildlife. During the remodel they shipped teh whales and sharks to different zoos but I think that they are all back now.

My younger brother lives in Chicago and I go to the Shedd Aquarium each time I visit. I really like it that much. The best part is the enormous dolphin tank. The show is also very entertaining. The restaurant was enjoyable as well. I have taken my children there since they were very young and the thoughly enjoyed each and every visit.

This was the first place we went on our trip to Chicago, where my husband is from.  It was so much fun, it is a beautiful place.  Make sure to look up as you walk in.  The tiles are so awesome.  Everyone was nice.  The dolphin show was great.