

Diverse employees at Shedd Aquarium have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterShedd Aquarium employees are -1% more likely to recommend Shedd Aquarium as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Shedd Aquarium is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Shedd Aquarium employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Shedd Aquarium’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Shedd Aquarium was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Shedd Aquarium is rated D+
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Shedd Aquarium ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 3 Shedd Aquarium employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I liked how long it was! I felt like I was really given a platform to discuss my candidacy and the role itself.
What makes you most happy at work?Seeing a positive reaction from students after a program I facilitated
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The genuineness of the staff and how they are always willing to go above and beyond to fulfill our mission
Shedd Aquarium is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Saving endangered species and habitats
Sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.
| Headquarter | 1200 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sheddaquarium.org/ |
| Founding Date | 1924 |
| Tel | 3129392429 |
| Company Status | Private |
9 employees at Shedd Aquarium have reviewed Shedd Aquarium across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 Shedd Aquarium employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Shedd Aquarium are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Shedd Aquarium, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Shedd Aquarium are extremely happy with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Shedd Aquarium are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Shedd Aquarium believe the environment at Shedd Aquarium is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Shedd Aquarium is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Shedd Aquarium work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Shedd Aquarium are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Shedd Aquarium's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Shedd Aquarium employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Ted’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Under Beattie’s leadership, Shedd Aquarium employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Team. Compensation and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where Shedd Aquarium could stand to see real improvement.
The Shedd Aquarium Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Ted Beattie, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Guest Experience & Sales Meghan Curran, and Vice President of Technology John G. Shedd Aquarium Dan OMahoney
Ted Beattie CEO / President
Ted Beattie serves as the CEO / President of Shedd Aquarium.
Meghan Curran Senior Vice President, Marketing, Guest Experience & Sales
Meghan Curran serves as the Senior Vice President, Marketing, Guest Experience & Sales of Shedd Aquarium.
Dan OMahoney Vice President of Technology John G. Shedd Aquarium
Dan OMahoney serves as the Vice President of Technology John G. Shedd Aquarium of Shedd Aquarium.
Tim Binder Executive VP Animal Care
Tim Binder serves as the Executive VP Animal Care for John G. Shedd Aquarium. Tim started at John G. Shedd Aquarium in... read more
Nancy Anschel Sr. VP Human Resources
Nancy Anschel serves as the Sr. VP Human Resources for Shedd Aquarium. Nancy started at Shedd Aquarium in August of... read more
Gerald Padbury Senior Director of Membership
Gerald Padbury serves as the Senior Director of Membership for Shedd Aquarium. Gerald started at Shedd Aquarium in... read more
Patricia Fraser Senior Director Guest Relations
Patricia Fraser serves as the Senior Director Guest Relations for Shedd Aquarium. Patricia started at Shedd Aquarium in... read more
Dana Thorpe Director of Exhibits
Dana Thorpe serves as the Director of Exhibits for John G. Shedd Aquarium. Dana started at John G. Shedd Aquarium in... read more
Jim Robinett VP
Jim Robinett serves as the VP for Shedd Aquarium. Jim started at Shedd Aquarium in December of . Jim is based in the... read more
How much do people at Shedd Aquarium get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Shedd Aquarium is $101,524, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,159, or $57 per hour.
At Shedd Aquarium, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $295,694 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,371 annually. Average Shedd Aquarium salaries by department include: HR at $80,051, Sales at $183,169, Admin at $55,109, and Design at $82,984. Half of Shedd Aquarium salaries are above $120,159.
4 employees at Shedd Aquarium rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 4 employees at Shedd Aquarium rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $199k | $199k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $258k | $258k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $313k | $313k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $362k | $362k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Shedd Aquarium score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Shedd Aquarium in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Shedd Aquarium across various culture dimensions.
Shedd Aquarium's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Shedd Aquarium's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Shedd Aquarium address?
Shedd Aquarium location is at 1200 S Lake Shore Drive
Who is the CEO of Shedd Aquarium?
Shedd Aquarium CEO is Ted Beattie, their score by employees is 83
What is Shedd Aquarium eNPS?
The eNPS for Shedd Aquarium is -1
What is the salary for Director of Business Development in Shedd Aquarium?
Director of Business Development average salary in the US is 179k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Shedd Aquarium?
The average salaries for Sales in Shedd Aquarium is 183k