About Shedd
Mission and Values
At Shedd Aquarium, animals connect you to the living world, inspiring you to make a difference.
That’s our mission. This is how we fulfill it: We’re cool teachers, creating experiences in which learning is fun. We’re dedicated stewards, caring for animals, people and the living world. We’re great managers, running a model organization.
And it goes deeper, to the fundamental ways in which we act towards our guests and each other: Teach and learn something every day. Create an environment of fun. Be a connection to the collection. Be courageously creative. Be passionate.
Whatever the job — feeding the fishes, training the whales, teaching a class, answering a guest’s question, creating a menu, planting a garden, sweeping the floor — we do it with a sense of stewardship, quality, integrity and respect. Count on it.
Shedd Aquarium has accreditation and membership with industry-leading organizations.
Hours
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, selected holidays and weekdays Memorial Day through Labor Day.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Labor Day through Memorial Day.
Shedd Aquarium is closed Christmas Day.
