Hop to It: Research from Shedd Aquarium Tracks Conch Movement to Set New Conservation Guidance
The research suggests that establishing a 330-meter spatial buffer around breeding areas could help protect conch populations and serve as a pra...
Press Releases
PR Team
Learn more about and contact Shedd's PR Team.
Filming and Access
See details about on-site filming at Shedd.
Media Inquiries
For all media inquiries and requests, please contact [email protected].
Influencer Inquiries
Are you an influencer interested in partnering with Shedd? Submit a request here.
2026 IL Resident Free Days, Free Nights and a Heart-Pumping Valentine's Day House Party Announced at Shedd Aquarium
New Illinois resident free days in January and February give guests an opportunity to escape the cold and dive into aquatic environments.
Shedd Aquarium Hosts Young Performers from The Goodman Theatre for Festive Caroling
Young performers from The Goodman Theatre came to Shedd Aquarium to sing Christmas carols to guests as well as some of Shedd's aquatic animal re...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Rachel Mittelstaedt
Shedd Aquarium Staff Featured in WTTW’s “Chicago Works,” Spotlighting Different Career Opportunities
In WTTW’s new special “Chicago Works,” Shedd Aquarium staff share a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of animal caretakers and facilit...
Meet Alface! A Two-Toed Sloth Settles Into Her New Home at Shedd Aquarium
Alface will help guests at the aquarium connect deeper with wildlife from the Amazon Rainforest and learn about the threats facing this critical...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
New Veterinarian Joins Shedd Aquarium’s Animal Health Team
Dr. Kelsey Ryan will help oversee preventative exams and veterinary care for all the animals who call Shedd home.
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
Shedd Aquarium and SimEx-Iwerks Announce New Immersion Theater Attraction
Shedd Aquarium and SimEx-Iwerks announced plans to renovate and build a new immersion theater for the aquarium guests, coming in 2026.
Photo: SimEx-Iwerks
New Study Documents Functional Extinction of Two Critically Endangered Coral Species Following Record Heatwave in Florida
New published research led by Shedd Aquarium and partners has documented the functional extinction of two key, critically endangered r...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Gavin Wright
Overnight with an Otter: Shedd Aquarium Lends a Hand to Alaska SeaLife Center's Rescue and Rehabilitation Efforts
The stranded sea otter pup was rescued in Alaska and required around-the-clock care from animal experts.
Photo: Kaiti Grant, Alaska SeaLife Center
Shedd Aquarium Achieves Prestigious KultureCity Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity
Shedd Aquarium has recently been recognized for its efforts to make its experience more accessible and inclusive to guests with sensory needs. S...
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
Shedd Aquarium Advances Aquatic Animal Medicine with Addition of CT Scanner to On-site Hospital
Shedd Aquarium has become one of the first aquariums to invest in an on-site CT (computed tomography) scanner for its state-of-the-art, full-sca...
New Study on Fish Reproduction Suggests Ongoing Recovery of the Chicago River
A new peer-reviewed research paper, authored by Shedd Aquarium and published in Journal of Great Lakes Research, assesses the fish spec...
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.
Photo: Shedd Aquarium
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...
Photo: Coral Restoration Foundation
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...