Onsite Animal Encounters Return at Shedd Aquarium
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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...
Shedd Aquarium Offers Ways to Celebrate Shark Week
Shedd Aquarium offers various ways to come eye-to-eye and learn more about sharks and rays during Shark Week (July 11 – July 18) and throughout ...
Meet Sawyer: New Octopus Named by Shedd Aquarium Guests
Shedd Aquarium today revealed the winning name for the new resident in its Oceans exhibit – a giant Pacific octopus.
Jazzin’ Returns at Shedd for Five Exciting Evenings
Today, Shedd Aquarium announces the highly anticipated return of Jazzin’ at the Shedd, an evening event series punctuated by live, local jazz ta...
Shedd Aquarium Supports Rescue/Rehab Efforts in California
Dr. Lauren Kane, a veterinary resident at Shedd Aquarium, is in Sausalito, California representing Shedd’s Animal Response Team and assisting Th...
Photo: © The Marine Mammal Center
Shedd Aquarium Enlists the Public to Help Celebration Plastic Free July
As the national campaign called “Plastic Free July” kicks off today, Shedd Aquarium is asking the public to get active in the movement to curb p...
Guests to Name Giant Pacific Octopus at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium has a new resident in its Oceans exhibit, a giant Pacific octopus, which is the largest octopus species in the aquatic world, kno...
Fourth Magellanic Penguin Chick Hatches at Shedd
A fourth fuzzy new addition has joined the penguin colony and three other recently hatched chicks at Shedd during this year’s nesting season. An...
Shedd Aquarium Aligns with City Plans for Full Reopening June 11
Shedd Aquarium, in accordance with State of Illinois and City of Chicago guidelines, will move into Phase 5 full reopening on Friday, June 11.
Third Magellanic Penguin Chick Arrives at Shedd
Following the first look at two penguin chicks at Shedd, the aquarium has welcomed another Magellanic penguin chick that joins the other hatchli...
Become Immersed in Aquatic Animal World this Summer with Shedd
Shedd Aquarium is offering even more ways to look nature in the eye this summer for guests of all ages, interests and comfort levels.
Shedd Aquarium Launches "Surge" to Empower the Public and Save Species
Today Shedd Aquarium announces a new, global community of environmental advocates and “change agents” who have pledged to jump into action and s...
Photo: © naturepics_li/Getty Images
Summer Camp Safely Returns to Shedd Aquarium Onsite
Shedd Aquarium announced its week-long summer camp program will return onsite to bring learners grades K-5 face-to-face with aquatic animals.
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...
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...
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 Eart...
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 an...
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 aquari...
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 partner...
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 W...
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 freshwa...
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 ...