Shedd Opens Registration for Summer Kayaking Experiences
As the City of Chicago continues to lift COVID-19 restrictions and inch toward full reopening, Shedd Aquarium is opening up a way for the public to...
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First Look at New Arrivals, Two Magellanic Penguin Chicks at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium has welcomed two new fuzzy additions to the penguin colony as part of its annual nesting season.
Shedd Aquarium Animals Stretch Their Wings at Garfield Park Conservatory
Several animals from Shedd Aquarium visited the Garfield Park Conservatory to stretch their wings and explore diverse plant life from across the gl...
Shedd Aquarium Shares Five Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways the Chicago community can get active and commit to environmental action on Earth D...
Peek Into Penguin Lifecycle During Nesting Season at Shedd Aquarium
The penguin colony at Shedd Aquarium has begun its annual nesting season, which provides a unique peek into their lifecycle as the Magellanic and r...
Shedd Aquarium Board of Trustees Elects New Leaders
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, conservation, education and research, announces the election of six new senior executives to the aquarium’...
As Shedd Aquarium Action Days Extend to Litter Pickup, New Beach Cleanup at Montrose Harbor for Piping Plovers
As a pair of endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers begin their spring migration ahead of nesting and breeding season, local conservation partners i...
Shedd Aquarium Penguins Bring Conservation to Chicago Restaurant Week
Three Magellanic penguins from Shedd Aquarium made a special visit to Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago to celebrate and support Chicago Restaurant Week...
United States aquariums support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
As leading aquariums from around the United States committed to reducing the sources of plastic pollution that are harming our ocean and freshwater...
Penguins from Shedd Make "FRIENDS" in Latest Field Trip
In the latest high-profile field trip, four penguins from Shedd Aquarium visited The FRIENDS Experience on Michigan Avenue – a nostalgia-packed spa...
Shedd Aquarium Launches New Program to Aid Restaurants in Cutting Plastic Use to Reverse Pandemic-Induced Proliferation
According to recent analyses of global plastic use and management, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on plastic consumption and de...
New Virtual Shark Feeding Tour Launches at Shedd Aquarium
In an effort to continue to connect audiences around the world with aquatic animals, Shedd Aquarium has launched a new limited-time digital opportu...
Meet Harmony, Newest Dolphin Calf at Shedd Aquarium Has a Name
Today, Shedd Aquarium revealed the winning name for the youngest member of the dolphin pod at Shedd, chosen by fourth grade Chicago learners, is Ha...
Five Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium This Month
Shedd Aquarium will offer five Illinois Resident Free Days (Feb. 22-26, 2021) allowing guests to come face-to-face with aquatic animals.
United States Aquariums Support National Action on Climate
As the nation’s leading aquariums committed to ocean and freshwater conservation, we fully support the Biden-Harris administration’s bold actions t...
Shedd Aquarium Plans to Safely Reopen to Public Jan. 27
With Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement last evening that Chicago has now moved back into Tier 2 mitigation standards, Shedd Aquarium is ...
Fourth-Grade Chicago Public School Students to Name Newest Dolphin Calf at Shedd Aquarium This Month
Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are joining together to bring 25,000 fourth-grade students an exclusive opportunity to come eye-to-...
Shedd Penguin Reaches Noteable Birthday Milestone
This week, Shedd Aquarium is highlighting a significant milestone as the rockhopper penguin Wellington turns 33-years-old, which is more than doubl...
Shedd Welcomes New Veterinarian to Animal Health Team at the Aquarium
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 ...
Shedd Shares Triumphs for Wildlife Conservation Day
Despite pandemic-related challenges, Shedd Aquarium’s conservation researchers spent 250 days this year observing a range of species—from sharks an...
Scientists Organize to Tackle Crisis of Coral Bleaching
An international consortium of scientists has created the first-ever common framework for increasing comparability of research findings on coral bl...
Shedd's New Virtual Kids Programs and More to Keep Families Connected to the Aquatic Animal World this Winter
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...
Shedd Penguins Stretch their Wings at Soldier Field
Four penguins from Shedd Aquariums stormed the stadium in a recent visit to the neighboring Soldier Field.
Holiday Gift Ideas from Shedd Aquarium for Aquatic Animal Fans
While looking for the perfect gifts for the holidays, Shedd Aquarium has ideas for all those who love the aquatic animal world.
Shedd Aquarium to Close Doors to the Public Through New Year, Continue to Amplify Digital Windows to the Aquatic World Online
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 Researcher Awarded “Conservation Champion” By Bahamas National Trust
Shedd Aquarium Vice President of Conservation Research Dr. Charles Knapp was honored with a “Conservation Champion Award” by the Council of the Bah...
New Winter Hours and Offers at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is shifting its hours through the end of the year to meet the needs of guests.
Volunteers Needed for Socially-Distant Action Days with Shedd Aquarium
Even as temperatures continue to drop in Chicago, local residents are invited in small, socially-distant groups to give back to the environment th...
It's Time to Meet the Penguin Chicks at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is announcing the names and sexes of four Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) the aquarium joyfully welcomed followi...
Shedd Aquarium Animals, Guests Get Halloween Surprises
From now through Halloween, Shedd Aquarium has introduced themed treats, carved pumpkins, decorative skulls, fake skeletons and more on exhibits th...