Aquariums in Chicago

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Aquariums in Chicago | Chicago Aquariums

With a variety of marine mammals, aquariums in Chicago give the visitors a divers-eye view of its diverse and colorful marine ecosystem. These aquariums are a perfect place to get in touch with the aquatic animal world and are one of the must-visit places in Chicago. Some of the aquariums in Chicago include Shedd Aquarium and the seven seas aquarium at the Brookfield Zoo.

Here is the list of 2 Aquariums in Chicago

1. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

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Located on Lake Michigan, the Shedd Aquarium is a 5 million U.S gallons indoor public aquarium in Chicago. An abode of 1500 species of fish, marine animals, birds, snakes, amphibians, and insects, the aquarium has several underwater exhibits like the Abbott Oceanarium, Wild Reef, Carribian Reef, Polar Play Zone, Amazon Rising, and many more. Surrounded by a beautiful indoor forest, the Abbott Oceanarium is home to marine mammals like the Beluga Whale, Sea Otter, Sealion, and White-Sided Dolphins.

Address : 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Open Hours : Open all Days,
9.00AM to 5.00 PM
Distance from Chicago : 10 minutes drive
Entry Fee : General Admission:
For Adults: USD 40
For Children (3 to 11 years)-USD 29.95
Chicago Residents:
For Adults: USD 19.95
For Children: USD 14.95
Shedd Members:
Free admission for adults and children

The aquarium in Brookefield zoo called the seven seas is an underwater exhibit of bottlenose dolphins. It is a home of the Tursiops truncatus species of the bottlenose dolphin. The Dolphins in Action program hosted by the zoo daily allows the visitors to understand the world of dolphins by learning more about their adaptions and social structures and also their dolphin adoption policies.

Address: Address: 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
Entry Fee:
For Adults: USD 13.50
For Children(3 to 11 years): USD 9.50
For Seniors: USD 9.50
Parking Fee: USD 9.75
Open Hours: Open all days,
10.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Distance from Chicago: 20 minutes drive