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New Arrivals: Shedd Welcomes Sibling Penguin Hatchlings
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, welcomed two Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) following the annual breeding season that...
Shedd Aquarium Black Tie Gala, Reflections, Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary and Raises Nearly $2 Million to Advance Mission
Leaders from Chicago’s philanthropic community came together at Shedd Aquarium on Saturday, May 18, to support the aquarium’s vision for a world th...
Kayak with Shedd Aquarium to Explore, Restore Chicago River this Summer
Chicagoland residents and visitors are invited to join Shedd Aquarium on unique kayaking experiences on the Chicago River this summer through the a...
Shedd Aquarium Veterinarians Examine a Blackspotted Puffer
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 bett...
Shedd Aquarium Makes New Commitments to Cut Back on Plastic
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 an...
New Study Provides Hope for How to Save the Queen Conch Fishery in The Bahamas
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 imperi...
Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Brookfield Zoo Announce Family-Friendly Events to Support the Environment
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 cele...
Choose Your Own Adventure During Spring Break at Shedd Aquarium
As families get ready to decide how to spend their Spring Break, Shedd Aquarium is sharing a list of exciting happenings at the aquarium.
New Sensory Friendly Offerings Expand Shedd's Accessibility Offerings
As part of a continued commitment to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture, Shedd Aquarium is expanding its accessibility offerings for guests w...
Shedd Aquarium's Animal Response Team Joins International Dolphin Rescue Effort
Veterinarians from The Maryland Zoo, the Saint Louis Zoo and Chicago's Shedd Aquarium traveled nearly 4,000 miles to rescue dolphins in central Bol...
Animals at Shedd Get Into the Big Ten Tournament Spirit
Playtime and training are daily occurrence at Shedd Aquarium, but it’s not every day that the animals pick sides for a basketball tournament.
Shedd After Hours Events Launch for Adult-Only Audiences
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 o...
New Sea Otter Extraordinary Experience at Shedd Supports Care and Rescue Work
Shedd Aquarium is launching Chicago's first sea otter encounter program, giving guests an entirely new way to interact up-close with the popular ma...
Animals Receive Valentine's from Trainers at Shedd Aquarium
For Valentine’s Day, Shedd’s animal trainers handcrafted heart-shaped treats and even sprinkled rose petals in some habitats getting into the holid...
Shedd Expands Conservation Research Team to Preserve Freshwater, Marine Biodiversity
Three new research biologists joined the conservation research team at Shedd Aquarium, bringing new areas of expertise in freshwater and marine eco...
Study Says Changes Needed to Protect Conch in The Bahamas
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 ...
Shedd Announces Illinois Resident Free Days/Evenings
Chicago residents will have plenty of chances to swap the cold this January and February to explore the toasty Amazon Rising habitat where red-bell...
Shedd Aquarium Meets Water Conservation
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 inta...
Shedd, Northwestern Team Up to Protect Animals Through Expanded Partnership
For more than a decade, Shedd Aquarium’s Animal Health team has turned to Northwestern Engineering to develop innovative solutions that further enh...
Coral Scientist Joins Shedd Aquarium Research Team
Shedd Aquarium’s Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research welcomed a new conservation research biologist this month, expanding the a...
Meet Nia, First Magellanic Penguin Chick Bred at Shedd Aquarium Gets a Name
Shedd Aquarium announced today that the first Magellanic penguin chick (Spheniscus magellanicus) bred at the aquarium, which hatched on Mother’s Da...
Shedd Aquarium Expands Access for Guests with Disabilities
As part of Shedd’s accessibility and inclusion initiatives, the aquarium will be hosting its first-ever Calm Waters: Extended Hours for Guests with...
Shedd Aquarium Welcomes New Board Members
Shedd Aquarium, a recognized leader in animal care, conservation education and research, is pleased to announce the election of three new members t...
Chicago Celebrities Help Kids Get Curious in Shedd Aquarium's New Kids' Video Series
Several Chicago area celebrities make guest appearances in “Sea Curious,” the brand new video series from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium—out now! Designe...
Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shedd Aquarium Team Up to Make Strides in Reducing Single-Use Plastics
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is partnering with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium to take on the issue of reducing single-use plastic pollution by j...
Shedd Aquarium Beluga Whale is Pregnant
Shedd Aquarium announced today that one of their marine mammals is expecting. Mauyak (MY-ak), a 37-year-old beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is...
Shedd Aquarium Joins Local Effort to Benefit Endangered Blanding's Turtles
Shedd Aquarium welcomed 24 Blanding’s turtle hatchlings (Emydoidea blandingii) to The A. Watson Armour III Center for Aquatic Animal Health and Wel...
Shedd Aquarium Accessibility & Inclusion Efforts Recognized with National Award
The Kennedy Center Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®), a nationally-recognized network focused on accessibility services has awarde...
Loews Chicago Hotel is First Hotel to Go Straw-Free in Partnership with Shedd Aquarium
Loews Chicago Hotel joins Shedd Aquarium's "Shedd The Straw" initiative to reduce the use of single-use plastic straws throughout the hotel. Loews ...