Meet the Sea Lions
On an Abbott Oceanarium visit, you might see California sea lions Laguna, Cruz or Charger zooming around Grainger Sea Lion Cove or piled up for ...
Stories
Design Your Legendary Starter Pack with 6 Real-World Animals
Trainers, the time is now to pick your starter animals. Will you look for speed, agility or power in your pick? Read on, weigh your options and finalize your selection by visiting them on your next trip to Shedd!
An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Cooper from Watson? What's it like to drop everything and rush to Canada to help rescue a stranded beluga whale? Discover yourself with Shedd's stories and updates, sharing everything from new arrivals to animal rescues across the globe!
8 Things to Do at Shedd
Summer is the perfect time to escape your routine, explore somewhere new (or enjoy a staycation!) and spend time with friends and family. Whethe...
Their World is Our World, Too
Shedd Aquarium has long believed in a core truth: that water makes life possible and connects all living things. As humankind, we have a respons...
Protecting Freshwater Starts with Wetlands
Chicago, the bustling city of skyscrapers, was once covered by sprawling wetlands that stretched across much of Illinois. Wetlands are misunders...
Chicago Restaurants are Going Green
What makes you decide to book a table at a new restaurant? Is it the delicious items on the menu, the vibes of the space or the quality of servi...
Cold-Blooded Versus Warm-Blooded Animals
Winter in Chicago is in full swing. We bundle up in long coats, soft hats and warm gloves to take on the Windy City chill. Although we feel cold...