John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

[mcrracer]

Did any of you guys get to visit The John G. Shedd Aquarium while you were in Chicago? I didn't even think about it until one of the guys mentioned he went by the Field Museum. Awesome place if you like fish and aquatic life. Been there too many times to count over the years and look forward to going back again on my next trip back home to Chicago.

[Keith Perkins]

I surely didn't, but we did have 2 excellent speakers from there...from what I was told. :(

[Allwin]

My kids love Shedd Aquarium/Brook field zoo.Went countless times and of course exciting spot for pet lovers. Also after dark, best place to experience the Chicago downtown skyscrapers view(close to Aldrin planetarium).

[William1]

Adler planetarium it is. Haven't been to Shedd in a long time. I do remember they had discus and cardinal tetras in tanks. Geez, it must be twenty years since I was last there. I'm sure things have changed a lot since. Funny, I overheard someone talking about going there yesterday. I love the museum of science and industry. Field museum is really cool too. It's been a while...

[mcrracer]

Amen to all of the museums in the Chicago area!!!

[William1]

I have been wanting to go back to the art museum for forever. Last time was with my three young kids. Has to be over fifteen years ago. The 'kids' aren't so young anymore. Didn't really get to soak it all in shepherding the young ones around. I'm going to do that. Thanks for the reminder. Chicago does have some great museums.

[LizStreithorst]

I didn't go this time. No driving in Chicago for Dottie and me ever again. It's pure hell for a country bumpkin! I was there once before with a group. It is wonderful! I hope that their Discus looked better in their biotope tank this time than they did last time.

[Bill63SG]

I didn't go this time. No driving in Chicago for Dottie and me ever again. It's pure hell for a country bumpkin! I was there once before with a group. It is wonderful! I hope that their Discus looked better in their biotope tank this time than they did last time.

They never do.Been going with my son once a year and even tho hes in Texas now we go when he come in for the holidays.

[LizStreithorst]

They never do.Been going with my son once a year and even tho hes in Texas now we go when he come in for the holidays.

I expected as much.

[William1]

I do remember the discus were very dark and not so appealing. But, that was a long time ago. I even remember which alcove they were in. On the left.

[Bill63SG]

I do remember the discus were very dark and not so appealing. But, that was a long time ago. I even remember which alcove they were in. On the left.

If your talking about when you first walk in and its on the left,thats long gone and is now a gift shop.Discus are in the amazon experience with the anaconda,lol.

[LizStreithorst]

When I was there they were where you first walked in, to the left.

[Bill63SG]

When I was there they were where you first walked in, to the left.

Yep,I belive it was call "Tributries" then.I grew up in Chicago and my dad was pretty good about going to zoos/museums/aquarium,so been going there pretty much all my life.

[William1]

It's been a while. I think a visit is in order. You know, I want to make sure they have things figured out by now at that Shedd aquarium joint...
Great museums in Chicago. Take the train in. Good stuff. Thanks for the reminder. I'll search for the Amazon section! Cool.