Famous Shedd Aquarium Penguin "Field" Trips Continue
Though Shedd Aquarium is now open to the public, the popular penguin field trip videos have not stopped. In fact, the penguins are taking advantage...
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Youngest of Shedd's Beluga Pod, Annik, Reaches Another Milestone, His First Birthday
As the aquarium prepares to reopen to the public on Friday, July 3, the date also marks a milestone for the newest addition to Shedd Aquarium’s bel...
Shedd Aquarium Announces Reopening to the Public
Shedd Aquarium, in accordance with citywide health and safety guidance, is ready to seamlessly, joyfully and safely reopen its doors to the public ...
Sea Lions at Shedd Aquarium Bring Joy to Chicago Families Amid Closure
Despite a temporary closure, Shedd Aquarium connected Chicagoland families raising children battling chronic illness with several rescued sea lions...
New Study Documents One of the Most Abundant Populations of Queen Conch in the Caribbean
New research published in Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin and Shedd Aquar...
Closer Look at Fuzzy New Arrivals, Four Magellanic Penguin Chicks, at Shedd Aquarium
While Shedd Aquarium temporarily closed its doors, the penguins have been busy taking field trips, building nests and now welcoming four Magellanic...
Kayaking Experiences with Shedd Aquarium Open for the Season with New Offerings
As the City of Chicago reopens businesses and outdoor recreation, Shedd Aquarium’s Kayak for Conservation program opens registration today for sele...
Shedd Aquarium Announces Staff Reduction Measures in Response to Impacts of COVID-19
Due to significant financial impacts resulting from prolonged closure in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Shedd Aquarium announced ...
Notable Births and Expected Arrivals at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is honoring World Environment Day, June 5, by underscoring its commitment to protecting the aquatic animals across the globe. The aq...
Shedd Aquarium Summer Camp Program Goes Virtual, Summer Splash Camp: Stay Home Edition Focuses on Aquatic Animals And Exploration
Shedd Aquarium announced its week-long summer camp is now a virtual program that will transport learners to the aquatic animal world in a whole new...
Shedd Aquarium Research Efforts Continue On and Offer a Glimpse at Local Wildlife and Wild Places
While Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is temporarily closed as the state’s stay at home order continues, the aquarium remains committed to safeguarding sp...
Researchers Discover How a Caribbean Coral Reef Survives Warmer Waters Induced by Climate Change
New research published today in Coral Reefs documents a shallow-water coral reef in Great Abaco, The Bahamas that can tolerate extreme warming ocea...
Shedd Invites Learners to Dive Deeper with New Limited Video Series Stay Home with Shedd Aquarium
In an effort to continue to connect learners of all ages to the aquatic animal world, Shedd Aquarium is launching a limited video series “Stay Home...
Lyric Opera of Chicago Provides Whimsical Score for Nesting Penguins at Shedd Aquarium
As the penguins at Shedd Aquarium begin their annual nest-building, Lyric Opera of Chicago has stepped in to provide some truly incredible music to...
Shedd Aquarium Joins Tennessee Aquarium to Give Endangered Fish Species a Head Start
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium may be closed to the public, but it has still welcomed some very special new residents. The aquarium joined forces with Te...
Shedd Aquarium Provides Bird's Eye View of Annual Penguin Nesting Season
Nesting season has begun for the penguin colony at Shedd Aquarium, as the birds start gathering their materials and pairing off to build the perfec...
Shedd Aquarium Provides Help to Illinois COVID-19 Testing Efforts with Loan of State-of-the-Art Laboratory Instrument
Temporarily closing its doors out of an abundance of caution and to do its part for social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 isn’t the only...
Animal Response Teams Give California Sea Lions Second Chance at Life with Rescue and Rehabilitation Efforts
Members of Shedd Aquarium’s Animal Response Team returned home early from a trip to California, where they traveled to provide extra support at the...
New Audio from Chicago Area Forest Preserve Offers Peace of Mind
Shedd Aquarium’s conservation research team took to the Forest Preserves of Cook County last week to kick off another season of studying local spec...
Shedd Shares Inside Look at a Porcupine's Animal Health Check-Up
First, Tyson the 5-year-old prehensile-tailed porcupine at Shedd Aquarium had a “field trip” to the penguin habitat. A few days later, his caretak...
Shedd Aquarium Extends Closure to Public Through April 30
Shedd Aquarium will continue to remain closed to the public through April 30 as part of city and statewide preventative measures to limit the addit...
Shedd Aquairum Closed to Public in Precautionary Effort to Help Protect Community Health
Shedd Aquarium will be closed to the public for two weeks beginning this afternoon in support of city and statewide preventative measures to limit ...
Travel with Shedd Aquarium to Explore Your Curiosity about Wildlife and Wild Places
Inspired by animals and regions of the world that intrigue guests during their visit to the aquarium, Shedd is hosting a suite of custom-designed t...
Happy Valentine's from Shedd Aquarium
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Shedd’s animal care team put some extra love and attention into creating festive enrichment for several of the a...
Special Events and Free Days at Shedd Aquarium in February
For the month of February, Illinois residents can enjoy free admission at Shedd Aquarium every Monday-Friday. With a valid ID, residents can see an...
Advocates Introduce Chicago City Ordinance to Combat Plastic Pollution
Today, Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announced the introduction of comprehensive legislation tackling the pervasive problem of plastic poll...
Newest Rescued Otter Pups at Shedd Aquarium Meet the Rest of the Sea Otters
Shedd Aquarium’s two rescued sea otter pups, Cooper and Watson, have reached a new milestone this week – socialization.
Shedd Aquarium Scientists Return from 2-Week Research Expedition to Study Corals
Shedd Aquarium scientists set out for The Bahamas for two weeks this fall on a multi-institutional research expedition to study corals and continue...
Shedd Aquarium Mourns Loss of Kukdlaa
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care and welfare, is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Kukdlaa (KOOK-dlah), a male Pacific white-sided dol...
Shedd Aquarium Launches New, Low Sensory Aquatic Presentation
Starting Thursday, Dec. 12, Shedd Aquarium will begin offering low sensory aquatic presentations on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. and on the last Sunday e...