Resident Group Reservations Form 2025

Shedd Aquarium Group Reservation Form

Estimated completion time 10-15 minutes. Please note this form is NOT for 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 note that this form is not intended for Chicago Park Distrcit Groups. If you are booking a group visit on behalf of the Chicago Park District, please follow this link: Chicago Park District Reservation Form.
Please confirm that you have read the pre-qualification and requirements on this page, and have reviewed additional policy information linked above.*

By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read this page and will adhere to all Shedd Aquarium policies and requirements.

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?*

YesNo
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.
Please provide your group information*

Group Name

Street Address Line

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Illinois Resident Free Evenings are currently taking place on Tuesday evenings with entry times from 5p.m.-7p.m. Subject to availability. There are no more Illinois Resident Free Days schedule for 2025.

To be eligible for resident pricing, your organization must be based in a qualifying zip code and/or all members of your group must reside in qualifying zip codes.
Are you looking to visit on an *Illinois Resident Free Evening?

Yes, I'm looking to book an Illinois Resident Free Evening visitNo, I'm looking to book a Chicago resident daily visit
If you are booking a group visit on behalf of the Chicago Park District, please follow this link: Chicago Park District Reservation Form.

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 Illinois Resident Free Evenings

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 access to all exhibits and Stingray Touch (seasonal).

Enhance your visit by adding one of our immersive 4-D Experiences for an additional cost.
- Pricing: $4.95/person
- Infants (ages 0-2): Free
All adults will need to provide proof of Illinois residency upon arrival.
For Chicago Resident 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 access to all exhibits and Stingray Touch (seasonal). Enhance your visit by adding one of our immersive 4-D Experiences for an additional cost.
- Chicago Resident Pricing: Adult $19.95 / Child $14.95
- Infants (ages 0-2): Free
Enhance your visit by adding one of our immersive 4-D Experiences for an additional cost.
- Pricing: $4.95/person
- Infants (ages 0-2): Free
*All adults will need to provide proof of Chicago residency upon arrival.*
Visit Date and Arrival Time*
Visit Date and Arrival Time*
To return to our standard group reservation page, click here.
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.

Octopus: Blue Planet IIPenguinsBBC Earth’s Shark
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

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