Animal Spotlight Presentations

Daily animal presentations at Shedd Aquarium offer a rotating lineup of species-focused chats and demonstrations throughout the day, including the main Animal Spotlight in the amphitheater, Kelp Forest Chat, and Penguin Encounter. Seasonal offerings like Stingray Touch run May through September. General admission covers the daily presentations, which run Wednesday, July 8 through Tuesday, October 6; check the schedule at admissions for daily times. Premium encounters like the Beluga Encounter and Shark Feeding Tour require a separate paid add-on.