Shedd aquarium, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, gratefully acknowledges the sustaining contributions of the people of chicago, state of illinois and chicago park district. shedd is an accredited member of the association of zoos and aquariums, a smithsonian affiliate, and humane conservation certified by american humane.. Shedd aquarium, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, gratefully acknowledges the sustaining contributions of the people of chicago, state of illinois and chicago park district. shedd is an accredited member of the association of zoos and aquariums, a smithsonian affiliate, and humane conservation certified by american humane.. Chicago citypass includes vip shedd entry plus four more top chicago attractions: skydeck chicago, the field museum, museum of science and industry or 360 chicago, and adler planetarium or art institute of chicago. citypass holders enjoy all shedd exhibits, including the animal presentation and stingray touch, plus a 4-d experience..
Shedd aquarium is home to pacific white-sided dolphins. take a 360-degree tour of an underwater reef community. the 90,000-gallon caribbean reef exhibit, at the hub of shedd's original galleries, is a great place to start your visit.. The shedd aquarium once was the largest indoor aquarium in the world, the first inland aquarium with a permanent saltwater fish collection. a gift of john g. shedd, a protege of marshall field, who was the benefactor of the nearby field museum, it was opened....