Shedd Aquarium Mourns Loss of Visionary Former Director, William "Bill" Braker
Shedd Aquarium is mourning the loss of former Director, Bill Braker, led the aquarium for nearly 30 years.
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Conservation Alliance Honors Exceptional Efforts Across 4-State Region, Including Shedd Aquarium and Partners
Efforts to restore and rewild the Chicago River were recognized by the Chicago Wilderness Alliance as part of their 2025 Force of Nature Awards&...
Shedd Aquarium and Coral Restoration Foundation™ Lead Landmark Coral Spawning Research in the Florida Keys
Eight leading coral science institutions, led by CRF and Shedd Aquarium, collaborated to undertake cutting edge science during an annual spawnin...
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Chicago River Restoration Continues near Bubbly Creek by Shedd Aquarium and Urban Rivers
Shedd Aquarium and Urban Rivers are continuing to expand the habitat for the South Branch of the Chicago River by building, planting, and instal...
Shedd Aquarium Encourages Lifelong Learning for Everyone’s Inner Marine Biologist
With back-to-school season underway, Shedd offers educational and experiential programs that invite learners of all ages up close to nature and ...
Shedd Aquarium Makes History in Breakthrough Procedure for Kimalu, a Beluga Whale
On Tuesday, July 1, Kimalu, a 12-year-old beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, underwent a first-of-its-kind surgery to remove a growing ne...
Photo: Brenna Hernandez
Shedd Aquarium Introduces Name for Newest Non-Releasable Sea Otter
Following a public onsite vote at Shedd Aquarium, the newest non-releasable rescued southern sea otter has a new name.
Shedd Aquarium Scientist Expands Study to Unravel the Mysteries of Migratory Suckers with Support from Door County Land Trust
Aquatic experts fitted 30 longnose suckers with small acoustic tags as part of a new study led by Shedd Aquarium and funded by the Door County L...
Shedd Aquarium Researcher Receives Biota Award from Walder Foundation
A Shedd Aquarium researcher studying coral genomics is one of six recipients of the Walder Foundation's Biota Award, which funds research and so...
Shedd Aquarium Welcomes Weedy Seadragon Babies
For the first time in its history, Shedd Aquarium is celebrating over a dozen weedy seadragon babies, or fry, that successfully hatched behind t...
New Murals from Shedd Aquarium Celebrate Aquatic Life Just in Time for National Ocean Month
Shedd Aquarium partnered with Wintrust Financial to install three new aquatic-themed murals on the Kennedy Expressway. Aside from highlighting i...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
Kayak with Shedd Aquarium to Come Closer to Celebrity Animals and See the Second City’s Second Shoreline
Shedd Aquarium’sKayak for Conservation program kicks off for the summer this week, giving participants a chance to paddle the ...
Study Reveals Impact of Sewage Overflows on Chicago River Ecosystem
A new study showcases how untreated wastewater released into the Chicago River during extreme rain events significantly altered the freshwa...
Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Sinfonietta Find Harmony in Surprise Collaboration
Musicians from the Chicago Sinfonietta recently visited Shedd Aquarium to play symphonic music to the belugas - and Shedd guests. The collaborat...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Rachel Mittelstaedt
Growing the Next Generation of Sea Otter Surrogates
Shedd Aquarium is playing an important role in providing a temporary home to non-releasable rescued female sea otters in support of Monterey Bay...
Music, Movement and Marvelous Animals: Shake Up Summer with Unique Offerings at Shedd Aquarium
This summer, music lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and curious explorers can encounter aquatic life in unique ways with Shedd’s lineup of summer eve...
Amphibian Week Shines a Light on the Importance of Wetlands for Nature and for People
This year, May 4-10 marks Amphibian Week that highlights the role of frogs and salamanders in the ecosystem. These animals rely on wetlands, cri...
What’s Your Earth Day Planet Power? Pledge to Protect Aquatic Life with Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is inviting people of all ages to sign a digital pledge for Earth Day and declare individual’s Planet Power, aligning passion wit...
Busy Beaked Builders: Penguins Pair Up and Prepare Nests at Shedd
Annual nesting season is in full swing, which means the penguin colony is busy gathering materials, building nests and pairing up with mates.
Watch Baby Sea Stars Grow in Shedd Aquarium’s Care with Debut on Exhibit
Tucked in a small habitat in Shedd Aquarium’s Polar Play Zone, a group of tiny orange-brown sea stars tell a much bigger story.
Journey Through an Underwater World Teeming with Life During Spring Break at Shedd Aquarium
This spring break at Shedd Aquarium, nurture your curiosity with a variety of engaging programs, new animals, dynamic exhibits and extended hour...
Beluga Calf at Shedd Has a Musical New Name
Shedd Aquarium is revealing the results of the exclusive member vote to decide on a name for the seven-month-old beluga whale born this past Jul...
Abbott Expands Longstanding Partnership with Shedd Aquarium through $10 Million Donation
Together, Shedd Aquarium and global healthcare company Abbott are announcing one of Shedd’s largest corporate gifts in recent history – a $10 mi...
Shedd Aquarium Shares Milestones Met by Baby Boy Beluga
Shedd Aquarium is sharing new updates on the aquarium’s first beluga calf in over four years.
Chicago’s Leading Nature and Wildlife Institutions Pledge to Save Endangered Species for Reverse the Red Day
Five nature-based organizations in Chicagoland have linked arms to announce more than 40 pledges to protect endangered species of animals and pl...
Meet Pico and Douglas, Two Newest Rockhopper Penguins at Shedd
Among familiar faces and notable names like Wellington, Edward, Annie and Isla, the newest rockhopper penguins at Shedd Aquarium have also recei...
Can Queen Conch Aquaculture Save The Species? New Publication Suggests Limitations
A new article published today in the journal Oryx examines the efficacy and perception of queen conch conservation aquaculture – c...
Upcoming 2025 Free Days and Nights at Shedd Aquarium
On select days and times throughout the year, Shedd Aquarium offers free admission to Illinois residents, expanding access for guests to come fa...
Shedd Aquarium Taps Gabriel Nieves for Chief Human Resources Officer Role
Shedd Aquarium hires Gabriel Nieves as the institution's Chief Human Resources Officer. Nieves, previously of PAWS Chicago, will overs...
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“Glimmer of Hope” - Shedd Aquarium Researchers Rescue Coral Survivors of Florida Bleaching Event
The remarkable discovery of live staghorn coral colonies is crucial for the future of this critically endangered species, enabling additional re...