Group Reservations Form 2025

Shedd Aquarium Group Reservation Form

Estimated completion time 10-15 minutes. Please note this form is NOT for free Illinois school groups.
Thank you for your interest in visiting Shedd Aquarium! We are excited to welcome your group for an upcoming visit and look forward to your request.

For the most up to date information on current policies, health and safety precautions, and procedures please visit the Plan a Visit page.

Please review the pre-qualifications and group requirements below before continuing with this form to submit your request to visit Shedd Aquarium.
- Your request must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the expected visit date.
- To be considered for a group visit, there must be at least 15 visitors or more who are part of your group.
  - Please note that infants (ages 0-2) are free to visit Shedd Aquarium with your group, but do not qualify forwards the 15 visitor count.
- Requested dates and times are subject to availability based on when your request is submitted.
- Your reservation is not guaranteed until you receive an official confirmation email with a confirmed date of visit from Shedd Aquarium and an order number.
- All guests are expected and required to adhere to Shedd Aquarium visitation policies, including following the code of conduct and reviewing the list of prohibited items prior to visiting. Please visit our General Policies page for additional information.
Questions? Reach out to our Shedd Group Reservations Team at groupreservations@sheddaquarium.org or call at (312) 692-3333 (Mon-Fri, 9a.m. - 4p.m. CT)
Please confirm that you have read the pre-qualification and requirements on this page, and have reviewed additional policy information linked above.

Are you a tour operator?

Tell Us About Your Group

Please fill out the primary contact information and group information below.
Will the requestor of this submission be the primary contact/attending on the day of the group visit?
Since the requestor of this form will not be the primary contact or attending on the day of the group visit, please provide the primary contact information of the day of contact for the reservation below.

Please note that the reservation, any official confirmation email, and communications will be under and sent to the day of contact provided.
Primary Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact Email
example@example.com
Confirm Email
example@example.com
Primary Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please provide your group information

Group Name

Street Address Line

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please provide your tour company information

Company Name

Street Address Line

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please provide your group name

Select Your Visit Date

Please note if a date or time is unavailable, you must select a different date to visit.
The entry time selected in your visit date below is reflected in your local time zone. Once processed, it will reflect Chicago/Central time on your confirmation email. Please plan accordingly.
For Tour Operator Groups

All groups are required to have a minimum 1:10 adult to children ratio to visit Shedd Aquarium if children will be visiting on the reservation. At least 1 adult must be present to supervise every 10 students/child.

Experience unbelievable animals from around the world! Group admission includes all exhibits, Stingray Touch (during summer months) and one 4-D Experience.
- Non-Peak Pricing: Adult $40.95 / Child $32.50
- Peak Pricing*: Adult $43.25/ Child $34.50
- Infants (ages 0-2): Free
*Peak days and occur during spring break, summer (mid-June to mid-August), holidays and weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

Tour Operators can also save even more! We will provide two free tickets for every 50 guests in a group, reducing your per person ticket price even more!
Independent Groups

All groups are required to have a minimum 1:10 adult to child ratio to visit Shedd Aquarium if children will be included in your request. At least 1 adult must be present to supervise every 10 children on the reservation.

Experience unbelievable animals from around the world! Group admission includes all exhibits, and Stingray Touch (seasonal), and a 4-D Experience.
- Non-Peak Pricing: Adult $40.95 / Child $32.50
- Peak Pricing*: Adult $43.25/ Child $34.50
- Chicago Resident: Adult $19.95 / Child $14.95
- Infants (ages 0-2): Free
*Peak days and pricing occur during spring break, summer (mid-June to mid-August), holidays and weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
Visit Date and Arrival Time
Number of Adults (Aged 20+)
Please enter full number values, no ranges or symbols in this field. (e.g. 10-15)
Number of Children (Aged 3-19)
Please enter full number values, no ranges or symbols in this field. (e.g. 10-15)
Number of Infants (Aged 0-2)
Please enter full number values, no ranges or symbols in this field. (e.g. 10-15)
Please select your 4-D Experience your group would like to see.
Do you have any guests who require assistive listening devices or closed captioning for your 4-D Experience?
Since you selected assistive listening devices, how many do you require?
Please note we have a maximum of 10 devices allocated per 4-D Experience viewing. Should you require more, please contact us.

Shedd Aquarium Group Reservation Form

Tell Us About Your Group

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