Act with Shedd
Need ideas on how you can help animals and the environment? There are many ways to protect aquatic animals and their habitats — at home, in your neighborhood, at the aquarium and even around the globe!
Protect Endangered Species
Species protected by the Endangered Species Act are more than just part of nature — they help sustain it. Recent attempts to weaken the ESA are putting aquatic life and the ecosystems people rely on at risk. Tell Congress to oppose harmful bills and proposed regulations that undermine the ESA.
Fan of Fish? Fight the Foam!
Let's get foam across the finish line Illinois!
It’s time to turn the tide on single-use plastic waste piling up in our communities and harming beloved wildlife. Join Shedd in advocating for a statewide ban on foam foodware (SB 1531), a crucial step in safeguarding our environment and aquatic life!
Support Let’s Shedd Plastic
Let’s Shedd Plastic has officially launched! Support local restaurants committed to sustainability by voting for the eco-friendly action you most want to see them take. Your vote shows that the community stands behind these leaders and is ready for change in the dining industry.
Support Sea Turtle Rescue
Coastal rescue and rehab centers are working tirelessly to save sea turtles, but they can’t do it alone. Tell Congress to support the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 to protect these magical species with a grant program to support their rescue, recovery and research across the U.S.
Prevent plastic pollution
More than 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year, threatening the sunny beaches and soaring seabirds we love. Shedd is walking the talk by cutting our use of plastic and committing to moving our entire operation toward zero waste. Join us by taking a small step with a big impact: help keep single-use plastic out of the Great Lakes.
Keep Sharks Swimming
Sharks are vital to maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems, but these magnificent predators are under threat of extinction from climate change, overfishing and other human impacts. Take action today to Keep Sharks Swimming.
Shedd Aquarium Action Days
Make a difference for our local habitats! Join a Shedd Aquarium Action Day and spend a day outdoors, cleaning beaches and restoring lakeshore and forest preserve habitats. You’ll help animals from frogs to fishes and have fun doing it!
Kayak for Conservation
Join us to paddle the Chicago River guided by a Shedd nature expert. These eco-kayak tours offer you the opportunity to look nature in the eye and learn about innovative efforts to improve the health of the Chicago River for wildlife — and how you can be involved — all while taking in the beauty of our city.
Sustainable seafood
Animals and people alike rely on a healthy ocean, rivers and lakes. Choosing sustainably sourced seafood is one of the most direct actions you can take to help the wild counterparts of the animals that live at Shedd and to protect the health of our waterways.