Hands-On STEM Programs from Shedd Aquarium Spark Curiosity for Teachers and Classrooms
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in science education and immersive, hands-on learning, is expanding its offerings for schools and classrooms to explore th...
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Frighteningly Festive Fun for All at Shedd Aquarium This Halloween
It’s the spookiest time of year at Shedd Aquarium. Join us for Halloween themed events, activities and tours for all ages! Families can spend the n...
Shedd Aquarium Extends Day Camp Program for Chicago Public School Parents, Students in October
Shedd Aquarium is extending its educational programming for Chicago families as an additional opportunity for learning and discovery during the pot...
Rescued Sea Otter Pups at Shedd Aquarium Receive Official Names
After a week and half of voting, two rescued sea otter pups at Shedd Aquarium have official names. Nearly 20,000 votes from across the country help...
Shedd Aquarium Asks the Public to Name Rescued Sea Otter Pups
Heading into Sea Otter Awareness Week (Sept. 22-28), people across the country will have a say in how two rescued, southern sea otter pups at Shedd...
Shedd Aquarium Gives Blanding's Turtles a Head-Start with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Last week, Shedd Aquarium released 23 state-endangered Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) in a protected site at a suburban forest preserve ...
Fun Activities for the Whole Family at Shedd Aquarium This Fall
Take a deeper dive into the world of aquatic animals at Shedd Aquarium with a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. These programs, speci...
Letter from Shedd Aquarium: Endangered Species Need Our Help and Our Voices
Our federal government has finalized changes that weaken the Endangered Species Act. We urge our supporters to continue to raise their voice for en...
Meet Calista and Carmen, Two Magellanic Penguins Named by Members at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium officially announced the names of two new Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) previously known as Chick 420 and 421.
Two Rescued Sea Otter Pups Find Open Arms at Shedd Aquarium
A recognized leader in animal care and rehabilitation, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announced today that it has welcomed two orphaned southern sea otte...
Shedd Aquarium Welcomes Healthy Beluga Whale Calf
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care and welfare, announced that Mauyak (MY-yak), a 38-year-old beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) gave birth ...
Animal Care Experts from Shedd Aquarium Respond to Partner's Call to Rescue, Rehab Wild California Sea Lions in Need
A large influx of sick adult California sea lions and malnourished pups has created a crisis situation, with organizations like the Channel Islands...
Best Things to See, Touch, Hear and Do at Shedd Aquarium This Summer
Shedd Calling all animal enthusiasts and nature lovers this summer to Shedd Aquarium to get immersed in the aquatic world. Whether it's a visit to ...
Shedd Aquarium Black Tie Gala, Reflections, Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary and Raises Nearly $2 Million to Advance Mission
Leaders from Chicago’s philanthropic community came together at Shedd Aquarium on Saturday, May 18, to support the aquarium’s vision for a world th...
New Arrivals: Shedd Welcomes Sibling Penguin Hatchlings
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, welcomed two Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) following the annual breeding season that...
Kayak with Shedd Aquarium to Explore, Restore Chicago River this Summer
Chicagoland residents and visitors are invited to join Shedd Aquarium on unique kayaking experiences on the Chicago River this summer through the a...
Shedd Aquarium Veterinarians Examine a Blackspotted Puffer
Shedd Aquarium shared a behind-the-scenes look at an exam of a blackspotted puffer (Arothon nigropuncatus) late last week to give the public a bett...
Shedd Aquarium Makes New Commitments to Cut Back on Plastic
On Earth Day 2019, aquariums across the United States are leading by example in the fight against one of the threats facing ocean and freshwater an...
New Study Provides Hope for How to Save the Queen Conch Fishery in The Bahamas
After a 2018 review of queen conch populations in The Bahamas indicated rapid declines, a new research study brings hope for how to save the imperi...
Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Brookfield Zoo Announce Family-Friendly Events to Support the Environment
Chicagoland families can get out into nature and improve the health of our planet during Party for the Planet® Spring into Action, a series of cele...
Choose Your Own Adventure During Spring Break at Shedd Aquarium
As families get ready to decide how to spend their Spring Break, Shedd Aquarium is sharing a list of exciting happenings at the aquarium.
New Sensory Friendly Offerings Expand Shedd's Accessibility Offerings
As part of a continued commitment to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture, Shedd Aquarium is expanding its accessibility offerings for guests w...
Shedd Aquarium's Animal Response Team Joins International Dolphin Rescue Effort
Veterinarians from The Maryland Zoo, the Saint Louis Zoo and Chicago's Shedd Aquarium traveled nearly 4,000 miles to rescue dolphins in central Bol...
Shedd After Hours Events Launch for Adult-Only Audiences
Shedd Aquarium is launching a new series of events for guests 21 and older with special programming and custom food and drink options designed to o...
New Sea Otter Extraordinary Experience at Shedd Supports Care and Rescue Work
Shedd Aquarium is launching Chicago's first sea otter encounter program, giving guests an entirely new way to interact up-close with the popular ma...
Shedd Expands Conservation Research Team to Preserve Freshwater, Marine Biodiversity
Three new research biologists joined the conservation research team at Shedd Aquarium, bringing new areas of expertise in freshwater and marine eco...
Study Says Changes Needed to Protect Conch in The Bahamas
Queen conch, Lobatus gigas, is a marine snail with an iconic shell that serves as a culinary staple in The Bahamas. However, thousands of years of ...
Shedd Announces Illinois Resident Free Days/Evenings
Chicago residents will have plenty of chances to swap the cold this January and February to explore the toasty Amazon Rising habitat where red-bell...
Shedd Aquarium Meets Water Conservation
Shedd Aquarium is celebrating World Water Day this year by announcing an early victory on a goal that aimed to reduce the aquarium’s new water inta...
Shedd, Northwestern Team Up to Protect Animals Through Expanded Partnership
For more than a decade, Shedd Aquarium’s Animal Health team has turned to Northwestern Engineering to develop innovative solutions that further enh...