Construction Begins on New Integrated Aquatic Science Labs at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium has begun construction on a new home for clinical care and conservation science. The Integrated Aquatic Science Labs will br...
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The Penguins have their "Tuxes" on for the Second Annual Great Penguin Party at Shedd Aquarium
On Friday, May 12, The Great Penguin Party is returning to Shedd Aquarium for a rip-roaring evening with live entertainment, dance lesson...
Shedd Aquarium Honors 20 Years with Rescued Green Sea Turtle, Nickel
Nickel, a rescued green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), found a permanent home and lifelong care at Shedd Aquarium
Leaf-Like Frogs Make an Appearance at Shedd Aquarium For National Frog Month
For National Frog Month, Shedd Aquarium is providing a closer look at one of the more elusive frogs guests can come eye-to-eye with while ...
Shedd Aquarium Offers Refreshed Teen Work-Study Program to Fuel Career Readiness, Environmental Literacy
Shedd Aquarium launched a new model for its Teen Work-Study program to help further the connection between career readiness and mission-driven l...
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Fuel Your Curiosity at Shedd Aquarium This Spring Break
Dive deeper at Shedd Aquarium this spring break to explore the full wonder of the aquatic animal world. Guests can discover some of the mos...
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium are Building Nests, Offering a Glimpse at Coupling Behaviors
Chicago’s resident penguins at Shedd Aquarium are participating in their annual nesting season, part of their natural life cycle and a cruci...
New Research Underscores the Initial Benefits of Floating Wetlands in Urban Waterways
New research published today in Science of the Total Environment documents how man-made floating wetlands, an emerging ecological engin...
New Leaders Join Shedd Aquarium Board of Trustees
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, conservation, education and research, is celebrating the election of several new Board of Trustees memb...
Shedd Aquarium Names Brian Gill Senior Director of Government Affairs and Policy
Brian Gill has joined Shedd Aquarium as senior director of government affairs and policy.
Shedd Aquarium and The Morton Arboretum Named New Centers for Species Survival
Shedd Aquarium and The Morton Arboretum are partnering with the internationally recognized Species Survival Commission of the International Unio...
Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo Nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards
Two of Chicago’s well-known cultural institutions—Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo—have been nominated for Best Aquarium and Best Zoo, respecti...
'Underwater Beauty' Special Exhibit at Shedd Aquarium to Close April 2023
Shedd Aquarium’s award-winning special exhibit Underwater Beauty, which has brought guests closer to the stunning and surprising spectr...
Shedd Aquarium Elevates Dr. Karisa Tang to Vice President of Animal Health
Today, Shedd Aquarium promoted Dr. Karisa Tang, DVM, MS, DACZM, to Vice President of Animal Health. In this role, Dr. Tang will oversee the aqua...
Look Nature in the Eye at Shedd Aquarium this Winter
This winter, Shedd has numerous activities for connection with the natural world – including a new adults-only after-hours program, overnights f...
Snow Enrichment for Rescued Otters at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium's rescued sea otters, Cooper and Watson, received special enrichment when animal care experts brought fresh snow into their habit...
Shedd Aquarium Winter 2023 Free Days and Annual Closure Days
Shedd is offering several days this winter for Illinois residents to enjoy
New Study from Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum Documents "Virgin Birth" in Endangered Zebra Shark
A recently published study led by Field Museum is shining new light on parthenogenesis after a zebra shark at Shedd Aquarium gave "virgin birth"...
12 Major Moments from 12 Months of Animal Care and Conservation at Shedd Aquarium
Discover 12 major animal and conservation moments from 2022 to represent Shedd's year-long efforts to provide exceptional care for aquatic anima...
Meet Beatrix, A Nearly 11-Foot Green Anaconda Newly Named by Shedd Members
Shedd Aquarium revealed the winning name for the
Shedd Aquarium Names Andrew Pulver as Vice President of Animal Care
Shedd Aquarium has hired a new Vice President of Animal Care to join the aquarium and oversee the organization's animal care team and operations...
Fun, Festive Indoor Activities for the Holiday Season at Shedd Aquarium
Enjoy time away from the cold, exploring the aquarium, and coming eye to eye with aquatic animals from many different environments – some chilly...
Shedd Aquarium Mourns Loss of Beloved Beluga Whale
41-year-old Mauyak was an attentive mother and playful whale who leaves a legacy of conservation for her species and inspiring guests
Shedd Aquarium Lends Support to Conservation Effort for Magellanic Penguins in Patagonia
Members of Shedd Aquarium’s animal care team recently returned from South America, where they monitored a wild Magellanic penguin colony and col...
Sold-Out Gala Raises Record Amount for Shedd Aquarium's Conservation Research, Education and Animal Care Efforts
Shedd Aquarium's annual fundraising gala returned this year, raising a record $2.2 million to support the aquarium's mission.
New Floating Wetland Habitats in Chicago River's South Branch from Shedd Aquarium and Urban Rivers
Recently, Shedd Aquarium and Urban Rivers added new habitat to the South Branch of the Chicago River with the build and installation of a set of...
Meet Suri and Willow, Two Newly Named Otters at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is revealing the winning names for two female rescued southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) that were joyfully wel...
Another Rescued Sea Otter Pup Finds a Home at Shedd Aquarium
A recognized leader in animal care and conservation, Shedd Aquarium has welcomed another sea otter pup in need to its rescued population.
Rescued Otters in Need of Names at Shedd Aquarium
For one week only, Shedd Aquarium is hosting a vote to help give Otters 926 and 929 names as they join the rescued sea otter population on exhib...
Shedd Aquarium Launches Plan-Ahead Pricing for Out-of-Town Guests to Create Greater Choice for Schedules, Wallets
Beginning on Nov. 1, Shedd Aquarium will introduce changes to its admissions program for guests who live outside of the city of Chicago.