Shedd Aquarium is a popular family-friendly attraction in the Chicago area. If you're planning to visit the city in the near future and plan to visit the aquarium, keep an eye out for discounts. There are many ways to find tickets at a budget-friendly price.
Sign up for the Shedd Aquarium email newsletter. This is the best way to keep on top of all the latest Shedd Aquarium discounts and special offers. See the link in Resources to access the aquarium's signup form.
Look into Community Discount Days at Shedd Aquarium. According to the Shedd Aquarium website, there are 52 days a year where you can get discount tickets. During those 52 days, general admission is free and packages for additional exhibits are discounted.
Get a 25 percent discount on tickets if you are a Chicago resident. You must show proof that you are a resident to qualify.
Buy a Chicago CityPass or Go Chicago Card if you plan to visit other popular Chicago attractions. The passes offer a reduced price on Shedd Aquarium tickets as well as admission to other sites in the city. Consider your budget and itinerary before buying these passes, however, to make sure they will save you money. See Resources to look into both these options.
Get discount admission to Shedd Aquarium by purchasing a hotel package. Various hotels offer Shedd Aquarium discount tickets if you stay at their hotel and purchase a package through them. Be careful though -- sometimes these are good deals and sometimes the hotel rate is more expensive than other hotels, which means you would be paying the same or more for Shedd Aquarium tickets.
