Press Releases

Round-up of the best things to see and do at Shedd for all ages, interests and comfort levels

Shedd Aquarium has begun construction on a new home for clinical care and conservation science. The Integrated Aquatic Science Labs will br...

On Friday, May 12, The Great Penguin Party is returning to Shedd Aquarium for a rip-roaring evening with live entertainment, dance lesson...

Nickel, a rescued green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), found a permanent home and lifelong care at Shedd Aquarium

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 launched a new model for its Teen Work-Study program to help further the connection between career readiness and mission-driven l...

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...

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 published today in Science of the Total Environment documents how man-made floating wetlands, an emerging ecological engin...

Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, conservation, education and research, is celebrating the election of several new Board of Trustees memb...

Brian Gill has joined Shedd Aquarium as senior director of government affairs and policy.

Shedd Aquarium and The Morton Arboretum are partnering with the internationally recognized Species Survival Commission of the International Unio...

Two of Chicago’s well-known cultural institutions—Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo—have been nominated for Best Aquarium and Best Zoo, respecti...

Shedd Aquarium’s award-winning special exhibit Underwater Beauty, which has brought guests closer to the stunning and surprising spectr...

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...

This winter, Shedd has numerous activities for connection with the natural world – including a new adults-only after-hours program, overnights f...

Shedd Aquarium's rescued sea otters, Cooper and Watson, received special enrichment when animal care experts brought fresh snow into their habit...

Shedd is offering several days this winter for Illinois residents to enjoy

A recently published study led by Field Museum is shining new light on parthenogenesis after a zebra shark at Shedd Aquarium gave "virgin birth"...

Discover 12 major animal and conservation moments from 2022 to represent Shedd's year-long efforts to provide exceptional care for aquatic anima...

Shedd Aquarium revealed the winning name for the

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...

Enjoy time away from the cold, exploring the aquarium, and coming eye to eye with aquatic animals from many different environments – some chilly...

41-year-old Mauyak was an attentive mother and playful whale who leaves a legacy of conservation for her species and inspiring guests

Members of Shedd Aquarium’s animal care team recently returned from South America, where they monitored a wild Magellanic penguin colony and col...

Shedd Aquarium's annual fundraising gala returned this year, raising a record $2.2 million to support the aquarium's mission. 

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...

Shedd Aquarium is revealing the winning names for two female rescued southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) that were joyfully wel...

A recognized leader in animal care and conservation, Shedd Aquarium has welcomed another sea otter pup in need to its rescued population.

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...