Mary L. Burke Elected as Newest Shedd Aquarium Board Chair
This week, Shedd Aquarium’s Board of Trustees elected Mary L. Burke as the organization’s newest Board Chair. Burke succeeds David J. Koo, who s...
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Shedd Aquarium Appoints Alicia LaVire as Chief Development Officer
Shedd Aquarium, a world-class organization dedicated to aquatic animal care, conservation and education, welcomes Alicia LaVire to the executive...
Shedd Aquarium Unveils New Immersive Theater for 4D Experiences
The aquarium’s Phelps Auditorium has undergone a full renovation, now featuring a screen that extends along the side walls, new seat design...
Shedd Aquarium Is Asking You to Do One Thing This Summer: Touch Water
This summer, Shedd Aquarium is celebrating countless ways to help people disconnect from digital distractions and wade into a whimsical underwat...
Shedd Aquarium Surprises and Delights for Spring Break in Chicago
Families, kids and adults visiting Chicago can discover a sea of surprises for spring break at Shedd Aquarium as moments of wonder pop up at eve...
Pea-Sized Wonder: Shedd Becomes First Known Aquarium to Raise Warty Frogfish Baby
A tiny fish is making big waves at Shedd Aquarium as animal caretakers celebrate hatching and raising a warty frogfish.
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
New Brand Platform From Shedd Aquarium Centers Connection Amidst a Distracted, Divided World
Today, Shedd Aquarium launches a new unifying platform that evolves how the public sees the institution’s work and purpose through the lens of c...
Shedd Aquarium Introduces Beni the Spectacled Owl, Bringing Guests Eye-to-Eye with the Amazon Rainforest
The owl and other land-dwelling animals at Shedd showcase how water connects all ecosystems.
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Rachel Mittelstaedt
Shedd Aquarium and Partners Designate First-Ever Wetlands Week, Spotlighting Threatened Illinois Ecosystems
The first week of February has been dubbed “Wetlands Week,” a coordinated effort led by Shedd Aquarium in response to shrinking protections for ...
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Sustainability on the Menu: Shedd Aquarium Relaunches “Let’s Shedd Plastic” Program, Partnering with Local Restaurants
Members of the program commit to going green and reducing single-use plastics
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Heidi Zeiger
Museum Campus Cultural Organizations Will Close on Friday Due to Cold Weather Conditions
Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium have all decided to close on Friday, Jan. 23 due to anticipated cold temperatures and to keep...
Shedd Aquarium Announces New Members Elected to Board of Trustees
Shedd Aquarium announces new members recently elected to its prestigious Board of Trustees including: Rahul Goyal of Molson Coors, Rana Wright o...
Hop to It: Research from Shedd Aquarium Tracks Conch Movement to Set New Conservation Guidance
The research suggests that establishing a 330-meter spatial buffer around breeding areas could help protect conch populations and serve as a pra...
2026 IL Resident Free Days, Free Nights and a Heart-Pumping Valentine's Day House Party Announced at Shedd Aquarium
New Illinois resident free days in January and February give guests an opportunity to escape the cold and dive into aquatic environments.
Shedd Aquarium Hosts Young Performers from The Goodman Theatre for Festive Caroling
Young performers from The Goodman Theatre came to Shedd Aquarium to sing Christmas carols to guests as well as some of Shedd's aquatic animal re...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Rachel Mittelstaedt
Shedd Aquarium Staff Featured in WTTW’s “Chicago Works,” Spotlighting Different Career Opportunities
In WTTW’s new special “Chicago Works,” Shedd Aquarium staff share a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of animal caretakers and facilit...
Meet Alface! A Two-Toed Sloth Settles Into Her New Home at Shedd Aquarium
Alface will help guests at the aquarium connect deeper with wildlife from the Amazon Rainforest and learn about the threats facing this critical...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
New Veterinarian Joins Shedd Aquarium’s Animal Health Team
Dr. Kelsey Ryan will help oversee preventative exams and veterinary care for all the animals who call Shedd home.
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
Shedd Aquarium and SimEx-Iwerks Announce New Immersion Theater Attraction
Shedd Aquarium and SimEx-Iwerks announced plans to renovate and build a new immersion theater for the aquarium guests, coming in 2026.
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New Study Documents Functional Extinction of Two Critically Endangered Coral Species Following Record Heatwave in Florida
New published research led by Shedd Aquarium and partners has documented the functional extinction of two key, critically endangered r...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Gavin Wright
Overnight with an Otter: Shedd Aquarium Lends a Hand to Alaska SeaLife Center's Rescue and Rehabilitation Efforts
The stranded sea otter pup was rescued in Alaska and required around-the-clock care from animal experts.
Photo: Kaiti Grant, Alaska SeaLife Center
Shedd Aquarium Achieves Prestigious KultureCity Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity
Shedd Aquarium has recently been recognized for its efforts to make its experience more accessible and inclusive to guests with sensory needs. S...
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Shedd Aquarium Advances Aquatic Animal Medicine with Addition of CT Scanner to On-site Hospital
Shedd Aquarium has become one of the first aquariums to invest in an on-site CT (computed tomography) scanner for its state-of-the-art, full-sca...
New Study on Fish Reproduction Suggests Ongoing Recovery of the Chicago River
A new peer-reviewed research paper, authored by Shedd Aquarium and published in Journal of Great Lakes Research, assesses the fish spec...
Shedd Aquarium Mourns Loss of Visionary Former Director, William "Bill" Braker
Shedd Aquarium is mourning the loss of former Director, Bill Braker, led the aquarium for nearly 30 years.
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Conservation Alliance Honors Exceptional Efforts Across 4-State Region, Including Shedd Aquarium and Partners
Efforts to restore and rewild the Chicago River were recognized by the Chicago Wilderness Alliance as part of their 2025 Force of Nature Awards&...
Shedd Aquarium and Coral Restoration Foundation™ Lead Landmark Coral Spawning Research in the Florida Keys
Eight leading coral science institutions, led by CRF and Shedd Aquarium, collaborated to undertake cutting edge science during an annual spawnin...
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Chicago River Restoration Continues near Bubbly Creek by Shedd Aquarium and Urban Rivers
Shedd Aquarium and Urban Rivers are continuing to expand the habitat for the South Branch of the Chicago River by building, planting, and instal...
Shedd Aquarium Encourages Lifelong Learning for Everyone’s Inner Marine Biologist
With back-to-school season underway, Shedd offers educational and experiential programs that invite learners of all ages up close to nature and ...
Shedd Aquarium Makes History in Breakthrough Procedure for Kimalu, a Beluga Whale
On Tuesday, July 1, Kimalu, a 12-year-old beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, underwent a first-of-its-kind surgery to remove a growing ne...
Photo: Brenna Hernandez