Shedd is also offering free days on oct. 3 and 10. free admission includes all permanent exhibits, aquatic shows and the seasonal stingray touch, which is open until sept. 12.. 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.. The shedd aquarium closes to the public annually for improvements and maintenance, ranging from cleaning animal habitats to repainting hallway walls, said kayley ciocci, spokeswoman for the shedd..
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.. Arrive early (we open at 9 a.m.). shedd is a popular place and 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 relaxed family visits..
