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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...
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...
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...
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 will continue to remain closed to the public through April 30 as part of city and statewide preventative measures to limit the addit...
Shedd Aquarium will be closed to the public for two weeks beginning this afternoon in support of city and statewide preventative measures to limit ...
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...
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...
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...
Today, Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announced the introduction of comprehensive legislation tackling the pervasive problem of plastic poll...
Shedd Aquarium’s two rescued sea otter pups, Cooper and Watson, have reached a new milestone this week – socialization.
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, a leader in animal care and welfare, is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Kukdlaa (KOOK-dlah), a male Pacific white-sided dol...
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...
Shedd Aquarium’s Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research welcomed a new scientist, Dr. Scott Colborne, to its conservation research...
Come catch a break from the cold weather outside and visit with furry, rescued sea otters or come eye-to-eye with a 14.5 ft. green anaconda at Shed...
This morning, at the first aquatic presentation of the day, Shedd Aquarium revealed the winning name of Pod Poll 2019 – a public vote to decide on ...
Shedd Aquarium is honoring veterans ahead of the holiday on Monday by offering free admission to U.S. military veterans Saturday, Nov. 9 – Monday,...
Through a collaboration between the Great Lakes Business Network and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, more than 30 internationally-recognized business, s...
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in science education and immersive, hands-on learning, is expanding its offerings for schools and classrooms to explore th...
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 is extending its educational programming for Chicago families as an additional opportunity for learning and discovery during the pot...
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...
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...
A Shedd Aquarium research biologist published a new research study that documents the prevalence of a fish disease, black spot disease, across Nort...
Last week, Shedd Aquarium released 23 state-endangered Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) in a protected site at a suburban forest preserve ...
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...
Our federal government has finalized changes that weaken the Endangered Species Act. We urge our supporters to continue to raise their voice for en...
Shedd Aquarium welcomes a new scientist to its Aquarium Microbiome Research program– the world’s first comprehensive look at microbiomes in aquariu...
Shedd Aquarium officially announced the names of two new Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) previously known as Chick 420 and 421.