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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
Following a public onsite vote at Shedd Aquarium, the newest non-releasable rescued southern sea otter has a new name.
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...
A Shedd Aquarium researcher studying coral genomics is one of six recipients of the Walder Foundation's Biota Award, which funds research and so...
For the first time in its history, Shedd Aquarium is celebrating over a dozen weedy seadragon babies, or fry, that successfully hatched behind t...
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
Shedd Aquarium’sKayak for Conservation program kicks off for the summer this week, giving participants a chance to paddle the ...
A new study showcases how untreated wastewater released into the Chicago River during extreme rain events significantly altered the freshwa...
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
Shedd Aquarium is playing an important role in providing a temporary home to non-releasable rescued female sea otters in support of Monterey Bay...
This summer, music lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and curious explorers can encounter aquatic life in unique ways with Shedd’s lineup of summer eve...
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...
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...
Annual nesting season is in full swing, which means the penguin colony is busy gathering materials, building nests and pairing up with mates.
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.
This spring break at Shedd Aquarium, nurture your curiosity with a variety of engaging programs, new animals, dynamic exhibits and extended hour...
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...
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 is sharing new updates on the aquarium’s first beluga calf in over four years.
Five nature-based organizations in Chicagoland have linked arms to announce more than 40 pledges to protect endangered species of animals and pl...
Among familiar faces and notable names like Wellington, Edward, Annie and Isla, the newest rockhopper penguins at Shedd Aquarium have also recei...
A new article published today in the journal Oryx examines the efficacy and perception of queen conch conservation aquaculture – c...
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 hires Gabriel Nieves as the institution's Chief Human Resources Officer. Nieves, previously of PAWS Chicago, will overs...
Photo: Gabriel Nieves
The remarkable discovery of live staghorn coral colonies is crucial for the future of this critically endangered species, enabling additional re...
Shedd Aquarium’s historic rotunda space returns with a new exhibit, Wonder of Water, featuring two bustling habitats brimming with activity – on...
The most recent rescued sea otter at Shedd, Seldovia, is celebrating his one-year anniversary at the aquarium and his continued growth and progr...
Shedd Aquarium opened a new, enhanced entry experience that greatly improves the physical accessibility of the historic building, while providin...
These eye-to-eye experiences give guests the opportunity to ask questions and learn about different behaviors and abilities that allow the anima...
A new paper published today reveals how volunteers across three states enabled researchers to gather seven years of data on the spawning migrati...