New Virtual Shark Feeding Tour Launches at Shedd Aquarium
In an effort to continue to connect audiences around the world with aquatic animals, Shedd Aquarium has launched a new limited-time digital oppo...
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Meet Harmony, Newest Dolphin Calf at Shedd Aquarium Has a Name
Today, Shedd Aquarium revealed the winning name for the youngest member of the dolphin pod at Shedd, chosen by fourth grade Chicago learners, is...
Five Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium This Month
Shedd Aquarium will offer five Illinois Resident Free Days (Feb. 22-26, 2021) allowing guests to come face-to-face with aquatic animals.
United States Aquariums Support National Action on Climate
As the nation’s leading aquariums committed to ocean and freshwater conservation, we fully support the Biden-Harris administration’s bold action...
Shedd Aquarium Plans to Safely Reopen to Public Jan. 27
With Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement last evening that Chicago has now moved back into Tier 2 mitigation standards, Shedd Aquarium ...
Fourth-Grade Chicago Public School Students to Name Newest Dolphin Calf at Shedd Aquarium This Month
Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are joining together to bring 25,000 fourth-grade students an exclusive opportunity to come eye-...
Shedd Penguin Reaches Noteable Birthday Milestone
This week, Shedd Aquarium is highlighting a significant milestone as the rockhopper penguin Wellington turns 33-years-old, which is more than do...
Shedd Welcomes New Veterinarian to Animal Health Team at the Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium’s A. Watson Armour III Center for Animal Health and Welfare announced the addition of Karisa Tang, DVM, MS, DACZM, to its decorat...
Shedd Shares Triumphs for Wildlife Conservation Day
Despite pandemic-related challenges, Shedd Aquarium’s conservation researchers spent 250 days this year observing a range of species—from sharks...
Scientists Organize to Tackle Crisis of Coral Bleaching
An international consortium of scientists has created the first-ever common framework for increasing comparability of research findings on coral...
Shedd Penguins Stretch their Wings at Soldier Field
Four penguins from Shedd Aquariums stormed the stadium in a recent visit to the neighboring Soldier Field.
Shedd's New Virtual Kids Programs and More to Keep Families Connected to the Aquatic Animal World this Winter
Shedd Aquarium is committed to providing opportunities for families and kids to connect to the aquatic animal world in a variety of ways for all...
Holiday Gift Ideas from Shedd Aquarium for Aquatic Animal Fans
While looking for the perfect gifts for the holidays, Shedd Aquarium has ideas for all those who love the aquatic animal world.
Shedd Aquarium to Close Doors to the Public Through New Year, Continue to Amplify Digital Windows to the Aquatic World Online
Due to city and statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Shedd Aquarium will voluntarily re-close to the public beginning today at 5 p.m. in conti...
Shedd Researcher Awarded “Conservation Champion” By Bahamas National Trust
Shedd Aquarium Vice President of Conservation Research Dr. Charles Knapp was honored with a “Conservation Champion Award” by the Council of the ...
New Winter Hours and Offers at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is shifting its hours through the end of the year to meet the needs of guests.
Volunteers Needed for Socially-Distant Action Days with Shedd Aquarium
Even as temperatures continue to drop in Chicago, local residents are invited in small, socially-distant groups to give back to the environment...
It's Time to Meet the Penguin Chicks at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is announcing the names and sexes of four Magellanic penguin chicks (Spheniscus magellanicus) the aquarium joyfully welcomed foll...
Shedd Aquarium Animals, Guests Get Halloween Surprises
From now through Halloween, Shedd Aquarium has introduced themed treats, carved pumpkins, decorative skulls, fake skeletons and more on exhibits...
Spark Curiosity with Digital Resources from Shedd Aquarium for the School Year
While heading back to school this fall looks different for classrooms across the country, Shedd Aquarium, a leader in science education and imme...
Shedd Aquarium Launches Innovative Learning Model for Local High Schools to Create Next Gen Aquatic Advocates
More than 2,500 local high school students will have the opportunity to look nature in the eye more directly from the classroom over the next fo...
Experience the Aquatic Animal World at Shedd Aquarium This Fall
This fall, Shedd Aquarium is offering more ways to connect to aquatic life onsite and virtually for families and adults.
Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is calling attention to the importance of sea otters to honor Sea Otter Awareness Week, which began on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Shedd Aquarium Organizes Week-Long Shoreline Cleanup
Shedd Aquarium, in partnership with the Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Chicago Park District, will host a week-long cleanup of Chicago’s s...
24 Endangered Turtle Hatchlings Arrive at Shedd to Bolster Wild Populations
Shedd Aquarium recently welcomed 24 Blanding’s turtle hatchlings as part of an ongoing partnership with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage C...
Shedd Aquarium Penguins Head to MCA for Latest "Field Trip"
Two penguins from Shedd Aquarium continued their popular exploits with a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in downtown Chicago.
Premature Beluga Calf Succumbs to Health Challenges
Shedd Aquarium is saddened to announce the loss of the surviving calf of 31-year-old beluga whale, Naya (NYE-ah), who gave birth to twins two we...
Dolphin and Beluga Whale Deliver Subsequent Babies at Shedd Aquarium
Within twelve hours, a beluga whale and a Pacific white-sided dolphin at Shedd Aquarium both delivered calves.
New Virtual Sea Otter Encounter Launches at Shedd Aquarium
Pivoting the ever-popular onsite otter encounters, Shedd Aquarium has launched a limited-time digital opportunity to get up close and go behind-...
Energetic Beluga Whale Calf Born at Shedd Aquarium
Bella, a 14-year-old beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, gave birth to an energetic calf on Friday, August 21 at 8:42 p.m.