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Shedd Aquarium
Category: Entertainment, Disability-Aware Business, Disability Awareness Trained
Hours:
Fall (Now - June 11)
Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer (June 11 - Aug 19)
All days: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Special Hours:
Saturday, June 9 - Early close at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 18 - Early close at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 16 - Early close at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Early close at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 22 - Early close at 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24 - Early close at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Closed
*Last ticket sales are 45 minutes before close.
Fall (Now - June 11)
Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer (June 11 - Aug 19)
All days: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Special Hours:
Saturday, June 9 - Early close at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 18 - Early close at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 16 - Early close at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Early close at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 22 - Early close at 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24 - Early close at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Closed
*Last ticket sales are 45 minutes before close.
Nearest Transportation Stop: CTA#146 Museum Campus. Metra/South South - Museum Campus
The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago sparks compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world. Home to 32,000 aquatic animals representing 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the globe, Shedd is a recognized leader in animal care, conservation education and research. An accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the first U.S. aquarium awarded the Humane Conservation™ certification mark for the care and welfare of its animals by American Humane, Shedd is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, and supported by the people of Chicago, the State of Illinois and the Chicago Park District.
Disability Aware Features:
- Adaptive technology
- Braille
- Extra assistance available
- Hires or would like to hire qualified individuals with disabilities
- Offer products or services for people with disabilities
- Physically accessible
- Sign language
- Trained staff
- Volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities
- Website is 508 Compatible or Accessible for Assistive Technology
- Sensory Friendly app - Audio Described Aquatic Presentation - Touchable Models - Wheelchairs - Walkers - Sound Reducing Headphones
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Erich 10:02am 02/28/23
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Great!
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welcoming friendly gave me time gave me choices
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time
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henrybaby 10:00am 02/28/23
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Great!
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Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time
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Abby 9:57am 02/28/23
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Great!
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The Ignite Group and I went to Shedd Aquarium of Chicago, which was very informative and fun to see lot of fish and I saw a lot of employees that have disability working there and they were very helpful and respectable there. I enjoyed looked at all the fish in the tank and there was a few scuba drivers the middle tank.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Has employees with disabilities, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Has employees with disabilities, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
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John Maxson 9:04pm 01/22/23
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Great!
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Enjoyed the exibits here but it was rather fishy(joke).Always like the big aqarium,but also the smaller ones as well .Enjoyed seing turttles,aligators,and other fishes here.Will come back.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
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neko fuu 1:37pm 09/18/19
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Okay
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it was ok becase threre were a lot of people surounding me and i imetly felt ok with it all the people surrounding me aromas of food around me i felt ok.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful
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Sarah 1:28pm 09/18/19
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Great!
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welcoming friendly gave me time gave me choices
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time
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Becky 1:25pm 09/18/19
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Good
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The dolphin show was a stunning experience to remember. I met Beatrice and Allison for the first time. They seem nice. The shark exhibit was awesome! The people were very nice and generous. They were polite too.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
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Ignite Norwood Park 11:05am 09/16/19
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Great!
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We loved! We had a lot of fun and we loved seeing the Dolphin Show.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked directly to the person/people with disability, Friendly, Gave choices, Gave extra time, Respectful, Helpful with assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked directly to the person/people with disability, Friendly, Gave choices, Gave extra time, Respectful, Helpful with assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
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Sarah 1:48pm 06/13/18
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Great!
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welcoming gave me time gave me choices friendly
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time
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avolkmann 9:51am 12/04/17
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Good
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I've been to the Shedd Aquarium many times over the years, and continue to love it every time I go there. I like going and seeing the different aquatic life. There are some things I wish they still had, such as the seahorse and jellyfish exhibits, but what they do have is still fine. I also wish they'd change the dolphin show, since I found it to be a bit cheesy and too much like something you'd see at SeaWorld the last time I saw it. Other than that, though, I like what the aquarium is doing and what they represent.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Respectful, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Friendly, Respectful, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
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abulgrin_ignite 9:45am 09/08/17
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Good
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The aquarium is a very nice place to visit, the building was accessible and offered many choices. Staff were friendly and spoke directly to us. Overall a good experience. There is little parking but handicap spaces are available.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked directly to the person/people with disability, Friendly, Gave choices, Gave extra time, Respectful, Helpful with assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked directly to the person/people with disability, Friendly, Gave choices, Gave extra time, Respectful, Helpful with assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
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jake74 12:55pm 10/15/15
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Great!
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I came here yesterday morning for a presentation. Everybody in attendance--including staff and volunteers--was very warm and welcoming. I enjoyed the presentation, and afterwards I got to touch a real live penguin. That was very cool, no pun intended! I highly recommend this place to anybody.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Has employees with disabilities, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Other, Accessible Parking, They have tactile models of different creatures such as amphibians.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Has employees with disabilities, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Other, Accessible Parking, They have tactile models of different creatures such as amphibians.
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jg 1:42pm 10/14/15
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Great!
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Today our team presented to the staff. Our host John, was very excited with our team was there. Everyone that I spoke with was very nice as well.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
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John Maxson 12:06pm 05/15/12
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Great!
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Have been here a few times .li9ke the oceanarium thats in the back, the fish tank near the front,and exibits around the sides(fish tanks that has all ocean creatures like fish,eels,turtles,etc..Good place to see animals
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Flexible service, Physically accessible
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Flexible service, Physically accessible
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jake74 11:51am 05/14/12
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Great!
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I've been to the Shedd Aquarium a few times and have always had lots of fun. One of my favorite parts there is watching the whales and dolphins.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible
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Ceja 9:20am 04/17/12
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Good
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Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked directly to the person/people with disability, Friendly, Gave choices, Gave extra time, Respectful, Helpful with assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Physically accessible, There is not a lot of parking for the Shedd Aquarium. It would be difficult to get around in a wheelchair when the Aquarium is crowded.
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Physically accessible