24 Endangered Turtle Hatchlings Arrive at Shedd to Bolster Wild Populations
Shedd Aquarium recently welcomed 24 Blanding’s turtle hatchlings as part of an ongoing partnership with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage Coun...
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Shedd Aquarium Penguins Head to MCA for Latest "Field Trip"
Two penguins from Shedd Aquarium continued their popular exploits with a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in downtown Chicago.
Premature Beluga Calf Succumbs to Health Challenges
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...
Dolphin and Beluga Whale Deliver Subsequent Babies at Shedd Aquarium
Within twelve hours, a beluga whale and a Pacific white-sided dolphin at Shedd Aquarium both delivered calves.
New Virtual Sea Otter Encounter Launches at Shedd Aquarium
Pivoting the ever-popular onsite otter encounters, Shedd Aquarium has launched a limited-time digital opportunity to get up close and go behind-the...
Energetic Beluga Whale Calf Born at Shedd Aquarium
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 Extends Hours for Weekend Visits
Shedd Aquarium will begin offering extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday, August 15.
Meet a Rescued Sea Lion in Virtual Encounter with Shedd Aquarium
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.
Penguin Chicks at Shedd Aquarium Go Exploring
The four Magellanic penguin chicks at Shedd Aquarium have joined in on the “field trip” fun.
Shedd Researchers Share Up-Close Underwater Shark Footage
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 ...
Shedd Aquarium Install Hearing Loop to Expand Access to People with Hearing Loss
When Shedd Aquarium reopened its doors to the public with new safety precautions in place, it also installed a new hearing loop at the membership d...
Penguin Chicks at Shedd Venture Through New Spaces and Reach New Milestones
While Shedd Aquarium has reopened its doors to the public, behind-the-scenes, four Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) are nearly r...
Fish Populations Make a Comeback in Chicago Area Waterway System
New research published today in Urban Ecosystems documents growing fish populations within the Chicago Area Waterway System, which includes the Chi...
Shedd Aquarium Launches Virtual Penguin Encounters
As online fanfare of the penguins at Shedd Aquarium continues, the aquarium has launched a digital opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn mo...
First-of-its-Kind Global Survey Reveals Sharks are Thriving in The Bahamas
A new landmark study published today in Nature by Global FinPrint, with support from Shedd Aquarium scientists, teens and volunteers and many othe...
New Dates Added: Shedd Aquarium Virtual Summer Camp Program, Summer Splash Camp: Stay Home Edition Extended
Due to high demand, Shedd Aquarium adds two more weeks of its new virtual summer camp program in August.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...