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Shedd Aquarium Penguin Encounter

Shedd Aquarium Penguin Encounter Tickets

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Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 43 reviews

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Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 43 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Shedd aquarium

    by Bradsmom1 on 7/2/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    This was fantastic. We went for the penguin experience, which could not have been better but the whole aquarium was great. My granddaughter 's favorite exhibit was the stingray petting exhibit. We did every exhibit and couldn't find a negative about anything. This was not our first penguin experience but it was by far the best. Would not hesitate to do any of the special experiences they offer. We'll worth the money.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Really enjoyed this

    by anonymous253 on 7/1/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    As statede on the website, it's true you are not in the penguin environment but you are in a small area with the penguin walking back and forth a few inches from you. Some people get even closer views as it checks out the interesting people. This lasts quite a while and during that time they will answer any questions you have about penguins. At the end they let you pet the penguin. They do tell you where you can pet it but anyplace is cool. This touch portion was for a very reasonable length of time. Overall, read what they tell you the encounter is and the reviews here and decide for yourself but for me it was much better than the reviews had me expecting.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A MUST!

    by kusjones84 on 6/9/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    If you are an animal lover, you'll love this experience! It is well worth the price whether you are 5 or 50. The trainer and staff were so nice and friendly.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I pet a penguin!!!

    by Reginasaurusrex on 6/2/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    This was so worth the money. I learned a lot about penguins and I got to pet one! The penguin was really calm during the session so it wasn't a stressful event at all. It was great.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic experience.

    by Jaks32 on 5/23/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    Getting to be so close to a penguin was so great! I cannot say enough good things about this encounter. The trainers and helpers were so nice and committed to making it special. The seats were plastic blocks set up in a small area and the penguin was brought in by a trainer. One by one we were given the opportunity to pet the penguin (twice). There were 6 people in our encounter group. The staff all through the Shedd Aquarium were very pleasant and helpful. What a wonderful day.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    penguin encounter

    by pinkmom30 on 5/5/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    It was really interesting going back stage and seeing the kitchen where the fish is prepared and also learning many facts about the penguins. It was fun watching and interacting with the penguin. The only negative is that you have the encounter with other people. I would have prefer to only be with my group. I thought I was purchasing a ticket for my group to have an encouter not 8 others.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Shedd Money Maker

    by Anonymous on 4/21/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    The start was unorganized. We had to wait 10-15 minutes for another tour to do its intro. Surely, the Shedd has 2 rooms. We were crammed into a 4'x8' space. We got to put 2 fingers on the penguin for 5 seconds. We didn't see anything but gray hallways and stairwells. I thought we'd get to see where their Shedd habitat, how their food is prepared, how a trainer works with them and to feed one. Even for the photo, we couldn't be close to the penguin.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Cute penguin

    by Thanjavur on 4/18/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    Very informative - felt little unnatural sitting on plastic cubes on AstroTurf. Wish could have purchased pictures on email rather than just printed copy. Appreciated complimentary copy & ticket to aquatic show. Stand up pictures looked artificial but great shot of trainer!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Penguin Encouter Rocked!

    by Mags62 on 3/31/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    The staff was so friendly and the penguin, Iris, was adorable, even though she pooped on my boot. they provide you with boots luckily! Mary was our tour guide and she was awesome, I do not remember the name of the trainer but she was awesome also! I would definitley go back for more behind the scenes stuff, it was cool to get to go where you normally can not.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 3/30/14Shedd Aquarium - Chicago

    The penguin meet was unbelievable. Small groups and good quality of time spend with the penguins. Very friendly and knowable trainer and guide. I would highly recommend this and will be doing it again