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Shedd Aquarium is undergoing exciting new renovations to become the World's Aquarium. The Caribbean Reef will re-open this May and Galleries 1 and 2 will be closed until May of 2000. Discover there's always lots to see and do at Shedd! Horse around with the seahorses, visit with dolphins and whales and explore the underwater world of Asia, Africa and South America without leaving Chicago!

Come to the Shedd and enjoy the animals, enjoy the view, enjoy yourself, your friends and family during the holidays!! For more information, please call 312-939-2438. For tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 312-559-0200.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends, holidays and throughout the summer (June-August)

9 a.m.-5 p.m. winter weekdays (September-May) Closed Christmas and New Year's Day

Admission Aquarium and Oceanarium Adults (12-64): $11 Children (3-11): $9 Senior Citizens (65 and over): $9 Children 2 and under: FREE (On Mondays, combined Aquarium and Oceanarium admission is reduced to $6 for adult and $5 for children and seniors; admission to the Aquarium only is free.) Aquarium only is free on Mondays.

Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance from Ticketmaster. Charge-by-phone: (312) 559-0200

Rates and hours are subject to change.

The handicapped/stroller entrance is located south of Shedd Aquarium's main entrance. Stroller check is available. Wheelchairs are available.

Three handicapped parking spaces are located in the small staff parking lot on the South side of the Aquarium.

The Shedd Aquarium has programs and services available for people with vision disabilities, please call (312) 939-2426 for details.

With 7 days notice, the Shedd Aquarium will arrange for a sign language interpreter (on the condition that the Chicago Hearing Society can provide one for that day) at no additional charge beyond regular admission for any guest with a hearing impairment. Please call 312-939-2426 (voice) or 1-800-526-0857 (to leave a TTY message with our relay service) to make arrangements.