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Shedd Aquarium, a leader in science education and immersive, hands-on learning, is expanding its offerings for schools and classrooms to explore the natural world, make discoveries and build an affinity for the aquatic world.
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 night at the aquarium with a spooky twist, take a private tour to see the “scarie...
Shedd Aquarium is extending its educational programming for Chicago families as an additional opportunity for learning and discovery during the potential work stoppage at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) beginning Oct. 17.
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 helped decide names for the orphaned otter pups taken in by Shedd in early July.
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 Aquarium get names.
Last week, Shedd Aquarium released 23 state-endangered Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) in a protected site at a suburban forest preserve to complete its first year of partnership in a long-running head-start program ...
Take a deeper dive into the world of aquatic animals at Shedd Aquarium with a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. These programs, specifically for Youth, Family and Adult audiences, include hands-on activities, anim...
Our federal government has finalized changes that weaken the Endangered Species Act. We urge our supporters to continue to raise their voice for endangered species in our home state of Illinois and across the United States.
Shedd Aquarium officially announced the names of two new Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) previously known as Chick 420 and 421.
A recognized leader in animal care and rehabilitation, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announced today that it has welcomed two orphaned southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) pups that were rescued by California's Monterey Bay Aq...
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care and welfare, announced that Mauyak (MY-yak), a 38-year-old beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) gave birth to a healthy calf on Wednesday, July 3 at 7:23 p.m.
A large influx of sick adult California sea lions and malnourished pups has created a crisis situation, with organizations like the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) on the front lines. Shedd Aquarium also ans...
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 the aquarium for the popular Jazzin' at the Shedd evening events or in a kayak i...
Shedd Aquarium announces today that Piquet, a 31-year-old Pacific white-sided dolphin at the aquarium, is pregnant and expected to give birth later this fall. The experienced mother previously gave birth to two calves at the aq...
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, welcomed two Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) following the annual breeding season that began with nesting in late March.
Leaders from Chicago’s philanthropic community came together at Shedd Aquarium on Saturday, May 18, to support the aquarium’s vision for a world thriving with aquatic life to share with future generations.
Chicagoland residents and visitors are invited to join Shedd Aquarium on unique kayaking experiences on the Chicago River this summer through the aquarium’s Kayak for Conservation program, which opens for online registration to...
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 better look at aquatic veterinary care ahead of World Veterinary Day – Saturday, Apr...
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 animals – plastic pollution.
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 imperiled marine snail’s future.
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 celebration and stewardship days that will take place between Earth Day (April 22) a...
As families get ready to decide how to spend their Spring Break, Shedd Aquarium is sharing a list of exciting happenings at the aquarium.
As part of a continued commitment to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture, Shedd Aquarium is expanding its accessibility offerings for guests with autism or a sensory friendly processing disorder in mind.
Veterinarians from The Maryland Zoo, the Saint Louis Zoo and Chicago's Shedd Aquarium traveled nearly 4,000 miles to rescue dolphins in central Bolivia, where a group of approximately 15 endangered Bolivian river dolphins were ...
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 offer more mature, unexpected ways to look nature in the eye.
Shedd Aquarium is launching Chicago's first sea otter encounter program, giving guests an entirely new way to interact up-close with the popular marine mammals.
Three new research biologists joined the conservation research team at Shedd Aquarium, bringing new areas of expertise in freshwater and marine ecosystems to the aquarium’s Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research.
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 exploitation in the greater Caribbean region has had clear impacts on conch abun...
Chicago residents will have plenty of chances to swap the cold this January and February to explore the toasty Amazon Rising habitat where red-bellied piranhas live or spend time in the Caribbean Reef with Nickel the sea turtle...
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 intake from the city and lake by 50 percent. At the close of 2016, water conservatio...