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Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are joining together to bring 25,000 fourth-grade students an exclusive opportunity to come eye-to-...
This week, Shedd Aquarium is highlighting a significant milestone as the rockhopper penguin Wellington turns 33-years-old, which is more than doubl...
Shedd Aquarium’s A. Watson Armour III Center for Animal Health and Welfare announced the addition of Karisa Tang, DVM, MS, DACZM, to its decorated ...
Despite pandemic-related challenges, Shedd Aquarium’s conservation researchers spent 250 days this year observing a range of species—from sharks an...
An international consortium of scientists has created the first-ever common framework for increasing comparability of research findings on coral bl...
Four penguins from Shedd Aquariums stormed the stadium in a recent visit to the neighboring Soldier Field.
Shedd Aquarium is committed to providing opportunities for families and kids to connect to the aquatic animal world in a variety of ways for all ag...
While looking for the perfect gifts for the holidays, Shedd Aquarium has ideas for all those who love the aquatic animal world.
Due to city and statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Shedd Aquarium will voluntarily re-close to the public beginning today at 5 p.m. in continue...
Shedd Aquarium Vice President of Conservation Research Dr. Charles Knapp was honored with a “Conservation Champion Award” by the Council of the Bah...
Shedd Aquarium is shifting its hours through the end of the year to meet the needs of guests.
Even as temperatures continue to drop in Chicago, local residents are invited in small, socially-distant groups to give back to the environment th...
Shedd Aquarium is announcing the names and sexes of four Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) the aquarium joyfully welcomed followi...
From now through Halloween, Shedd Aquarium has introduced themed treats, carved pumpkins, decorative skulls, fake skeletons and more on exhibits th...
While heading back to school this fall looks different for classrooms across the country, Shedd Aquarium, a leader in science education and immersi...
More than 2,500 local high school students will have the opportunity to look nature in the eye more directly from the classroom over the next four ...
This fall, Shedd Aquarium is offering more ways to connect to aquatic life onsite and virtually for families and adults.
Shedd Aquarium will offer twelve days in October when Illinois residents can visit the aquarium free of charge. The free days underscore Shedd’s co...
Shedd Aquarium is calling attention to the importance of sea otters to honor Sea Otter Awareness Week, which began on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Shedd Aquarium, in partnership with the Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Chicago Park District, will host a week-long cleanup of Chicago’s shor...
Shedd Aquarium recently welcomed 24 Blanding’s turtle hatchlings as part of an ongoing partnership with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage Coun...
Two penguins from Shedd Aquarium continued their popular exploits with a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in downtown Chicago.
Shedd Aquarium is saddened to announce the loss of the surviving calf of 31-year-old beluga whale, Naya (NYE-ah), who gave birth to twins two weeks...
Within twelve hours, a beluga whale and a Pacific white-sided dolphin at Shedd Aquarium both delivered calves.
Pivoting the ever-popular onsite otter encounters, Shedd Aquarium has launched a limited-time digital opportunity to get up close and go behind-the...
Bella, a 14-year-old beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, gave birth to an energetic calf on Friday, August 21 at 8:42 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium will begin offering extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday, August 15.
Shedd Aquarium has announced a new, limited time Virtual Sea Lion Encounter to come face-to-face with one of its four rescued California sea lions.
The four Magellanic penguin chicks at Shedd Aquarium have joined in on the “field trip” fun.
As Shark Week begins on August 9, Shedd Aquarium is offering a way to virtually dive underwater and come face-to-face with sharks from the comfort ...