Must See Tour @ Shedd Aquarium

Sea turtles, a spotlight and sharks, oh my!
Experience the best of Shedd on this 75-minute, Must See guided tour.
Spot our green sea turtle, Nickel, in Caribbean Reef and learn her rescue story. Sit in the best seats in the house for an Animal Spotlight, and afterwards chat with an animal care expert. (The only way to guarantee seats on busier days!)

Go behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the alluring sharks of the Wild Reef. Visit the Pacific white-sided dolphins and beluga whales.

Led by an enthusiastic guide, encounter the aquatic animals that call Shedd home like never before. These experiences guaranteed, plus more to spark your curiosity on every tour!

Have a limited time to see everything at Shedd? The Must See Tour is the perfect way to hit the highlights in just a little over an hour.

Highlights
Caribbean Reef: Spot Nickel the green sea turtle and learn her rescue story
Oceanarium Amphitheater: Front row reserved seats for an Animal Spotlight, and afterwards chat with an animal care expert
Wild Reef: A behind-the-scenes look at Shedd's 400,000 gallon shark habitat
And much more on every tour!

Schedule
11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m., with an additional 3 p.m. tour on select days. Guests should plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Requirements
Guests ages 6–17 must be accompanied by a participating adult, age 18 or older.

Please wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or wet. Be sure to wear rubber-soled shoes; sneakers are recommended. For your safety, please do not wear heels or flip-flops on this tour.

Guests will need to understand information and instructions given in English or arrange for a paying translator to participate.

A waiver must be signed by all participants, including a parent or guardian for any participant 17 years or younger.

We recommend guests with shellfish and seafood allergies do not participate in this tour.