Popular Evening Event Series, Jazzin' at the Shedd, Returns
Jazzin’ at the Shedd, the popular midweek, evening event series at Shedd Aquarium will return this summer. It features a festival-worth...
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Shedd Joins Nation’s Leading Aquariums to Tackle Climate Change
Today, Shedd Aquarium and 23 members of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership announced their first step in achieving their long-term goal of cl...
Take Action for Animals this Earth Day with Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is sharing five ways to take action for animals this Earth Day and beyond to support a healthy blue planet. As an organization de...
Celebrate The Great Penguin Party at Shedd Aquarium
On Friday, May 13, Shedd Aquarium will host a new after-hours celebration, The Great Penguin Party, where nearly a thousand animal ent...
Make This Spring Break an Adventure at Shedd Aquarium
Locals don’t have to look far to find their tropical-inspired spring break trip, Shedd Aquarium offers blue waters, exhibits inspired by warm lo...
Penguins Begin Annual Nesting Season at Shedd Aquarium
The annual nesting season has begun for the penguin colony at Shedd Aquarium, which is part of the natural life cycle for the birds.
Shedd Aquarium Celebrates Children's Book Launch with Surprise School Visit and Penguin "Autographs"
Shedd Aquarium surprised several CPS kindergarten students with animals, books and plush penguin toys to celebrate the launch of the aquarium's ...
Healthier Waterways Increased Fish Diversity in Chicago
New research, led by Shedd Aquarium and published today in Science of the Total Environment, confirmed that efforts to reduce contamina...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
New Must See Tour Launches at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium has announced a new guided experience, Must See Tour, to explore the aquatic animal world alongside an expert to share the histor...
Shedd Aquarium Reveals Planned Exterior Enhancements for Greater Accessibility, Nature Access and Historic Preservation
Shedd Aquarium is sharing more details about planned renovations as part of the aquarium's Centennial Commitment, including changes to its entry...
Photo: © Shedd Aquarium in collaboration with Valerio Dewalt Train and Visualized Concepts
Famous Penguins From Shedd Aquarium Delight In New Picture Book From Tommy Nelson
On National Penguin Day, Shedd Aquarium is announcing a new children's book that celebrates the popular penguin field trips that took the w...
Shedd Aquarium Unveils $500 Million ‘Centennial Commitment’
New strategic vision will prepare Shedd for the next 100 years, transforming the aquarium’s historic galleries, accelerating aquatic sc...
Photo: © Shedd Aquarium in collaboration with Thinc/Valerio Dewalt Train
Free Days and Annual Closure Days at Shedd Aquarium in 2022
Shedd Aquarium is sharing several dates throughout the January and February that Illinois residents can enjoy
Come Face-to-Face with Newest Penguins at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is officially introducing the four Magellanic penguin juveniles (Spheniscus magellanicus) to the public as the newest ar...
Shedd Aquarium Wins Top Honors in Marketing from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Shedd Aquarium was honored among other accredited zoos and aquariums for the wildly popular penguin field trips that fueled recovery for Shedd a...
WCS, Shedd and Partners Launch Framing Our Future Campaign to Support Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change
Harnessing the power of AZA accredited zoos across 46 states who reach 200 million people each year, the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation S...
Veterans Receive Free Admission at Shedd Aquarium on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day next Thursday, Nov. 11, Shedd Aquarium is honoring U.S. military veterans with
Shedd Provides a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Veterinary Check-Ups for Two Green Tree Pythons
Shedd Aquarium is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a veterinary exam for its two green tree pythons, Ivy and Jasmine.
New Shedd Aquarium Study Finds Heat-Tolerant Corals That Will Optimize Reef Restoration Efforts in Florida
A new, peer-reviewed study
Statement from Aquarium Conservation Partnership on Oil Spill
Today, as oil from a pipeline connected to offshore oil platform continues to wash onto southern California beaches and damage ocean wildlife an...
Protecting our Great Lakes and Ocean Means Preventing Pollution
Oil spills on the California coast and dangerous industrial spills right here in Lake Michigan represent ongoing and irreversible damage to our ...
Shedd Aquarium Bolsters Blanding's Turtle Populations
Earlier this month, Shedd Aquarium released 24 state-endangered Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) in a protected site with Fore...
Onsite Animal Encounters Return at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is returning some of its onsite Extraordinary Experiences to continue to connect guests with the aquatic animal world.
Shedd Aquarium Calls for Volunteers to Clean Chicago's Coasts in Honor of Annual International Coastal Cleanup
While the 2021 International Coastal Cleanup Day is set for September 18,
September Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium
Following Labor Day, Shedd Aquarium will offer Illinois Resident Free Days in September on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the month...
Two Cetaceans Celebrate One Year Birthdays at Shedd
Shedd Aquarium welcomed two new arrivals last year to its beluga whale and Pacific white-sided dolphin pods. Both cetaceans have reached a criti...
Penguin Chicks Take First Swim at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium’s four Magellanic penguin chicks have officially left the nest and reached important milestones before they join the full penguin...
Shedd Aquarium Offers Learning Opportunities to Spark Students' Scientific Curiosity
As teachers and students plan to return to school after more than a year of hybrid and remote learning, Shedd Aquarium, a leader in education an...
Four Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium in August
Shedd Aquarium will offer four Illinois Resident Free Days in August on Thursdays throughout the month. In addition to the free admission for Il...
Shedd Aquarium Wins Gold Muse Award for Penguin Field Trips
Twenty-seven organizations have gained accolades in the 22nd annual Media & Technology MUSE Awards, presented by the Media & Technology Professi...