Shedd Aquarium Closed to Public in Precautionary Effort to Help Protect Community Health
Shedd Aquarium will be closed to the public for two weeks beginning this afternoon in support of city and statewide preventative measures to lim...
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Travel with Shedd Aquarium to Explore Your Curiosity about Wildlife and Wild Places
Inspired by animals and regions of the world that intrigue guests during their visit to the aquarium, Shedd is hosting a suite of custom-designe...
Happy Valentine's from Shedd Aquarium
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Shedd’s animal care team put some extra love and attention into creating festive enrichment for several of th...
Special Events and Free Days at Shedd Aquarium in February 2020
For the month of February, Illinois residents can enjoy free admission at Shedd Aquarium every Monday-Friday. With a valid ID, residents can see...
Advocates Introduce Chicago City Ordinance to Combat Plastic Pollution
Today, Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announced the introduction of comprehensive legislation tackling the pervasive problem of plastic p...
Newest Rescued Otter Pups at Shedd Aquarium Meet the Rest of the Sea Otters
Shedd Aquarium’s two rescued sea otter pups, Cooper and Watson, have reached a new milestone this week – socialization.
Shedd Aquarium Scientists Return from 2-Week Research Expedition to Study Corals
Shedd Aquarium scientists set out for The Bahamas for two weeks this fall on a multi-institutional research expedition to study corals and conti...
Shedd Aquarium Mourns Loss of Kukdlaa
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 ...
Shedd Aquarium Launches New, Low Sensory Aquatic Presentation
Starting Thursday, Dec. 12, Shedd Aquarium will begin offering low sensory aquatic presentations on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. and on the last Sunda...
Scientist Joins Shedd Aquarium Research Team to Study Aquatic Invasive Species in Great Lakes
Shedd Aquarium’s Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research welcomed a new scientist, Dr. Scott Colborne, to its conservation resea...
Activities to Warm Up Your Holiday Season at Shedd Aquarium
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 S...
The Beluga Calf at Shedd Aquarium has a Wintery New Name
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 ...
Veterans Get in Free at Shedd Aquarium Over Veterans Day Weekend
Shedd Aquarium is honoring veterans ahead of the holiday on Monday by offering free admission to U.S. military veterans Saturday, Nov. 9 – Mond...
Business Leaders Meet at Shedd Aquarium to Discuss Protecting, Restoring Vitality of Great Lakes
Through a collaboration between the Great Lakes Business Network and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, more than 30 internationally-recognized business...
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...
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 th...
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 ...
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 h...
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 Sh...
Study Documents Prevalence of Fish Disease Using Photos Collected by Public
A Shedd Aquarium research biologist published a new research study that documents the prevalence of a fish disease, black spot disease, across N...
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 preser...
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, sp...
Marine Microbial Ecologist Joins Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium welcomes a new scientist to its Aquarium Microbiome Research program– the world’s first comprehensive look at microbiomes in aqua...
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...
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 4...
Beluga Calf Growth Right on Track at Shedd Aquarium
A recent health check-up with the new beluga calf at Shedd Aquarium revealed that the calf is growing at an incredibly healthy rate. In fact, th...
Scientist Joins Shedd Aquarium Research Team to Study Frogs, Salamanders in Chicagoland Area
A new research biologist, Dr. Melissa Youngquist, joined Shedd Aquarium’s Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research this summer, a...
Shedd Aquarium Hosts Sold-Out Party with a Purpose, "Out of the BLU"
On July 27, over 900 of Chicago’s wildlife enthusiasts and socialites came together at Shedd Aquarium for the sold-out signature fundraising fêt...
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 o...
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 bir...