Jazzin’ Returns at Shedd for Five Exciting Evenings
Today, Shedd Aquarium announces the highly anticipated return of Jazzin’ at the Shedd, an evening event series punctuated by live, local jazz ta...
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Shedd Aquarium Supports Rescue/Rehab Efforts in California
Dr. Lauren Kane, a veterinary resident at Shedd Aquarium, is in Sausalito, California representing Shedd’s Animal Response Team and assisting Th...
Photo: © The Marine Mammal Center
Shedd Aquarium Enlists the Public to Help Celebration Plastic Free July
As the national campaign called “Plastic Free July” kicks off today, Shedd Aquarium is asking the public to get active in the movement to curb p...
Guests to Name Giant Pacific Octopus at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium has a new resident in its Oceans exhibit, a giant Pacific octopus, which is the largest octopus species in the aquatic world, kno...
Fourth Magellanic Penguin Chick Hatches at Shedd
A fourth fuzzy new addition has joined the penguin colony and three other recently hatched chicks at Shedd during this year’s nesting season. An...
Shedd Aquarium Aligns with City Plans for Full Reopening June 11
Shedd Aquarium, in accordance with State of Illinois and City of Chicago guidelines, will move into Phase 5 full reopening on Friday, June 11.
Third Magellanic Penguin Chick Arrives at Shedd
Following the first look at two penguin chicks at Shedd, the aquarium has welcomed another Magellanic penguin chick that joins the other hatchli...
Become Immersed in Aquatic Animal World this Summer with Shedd
Shedd Aquarium is offering even more ways to look nature in the eye this summer for guests of all ages, interests and comfort levels.
Shedd Aquarium Launches "Surge" to Empower the Public and Save Species
Today Shedd Aquarium announces a new, global community of environmental advocates and “change agents” who have pledged to jump into action and s...
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Summer Camp Safely Returns to Shedd Aquarium Onsite
Shedd Aquarium announced its week-long summer camp program will return onsite to bring learners grades K-5 face-to-face with aquatic animals.
Shedd Opens Registration for Summer Kayaking Experiences
As the City of Chicago continues to lift COVID-19 restrictions and inch toward full reopening, Shedd Aquarium is opening up a way for the public...
First Look at New Arrivals, Two Magellanic Penguin Chicks at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium has welcomed two new fuzzy additions to the penguin colony as part of its annual nesting season.
Shedd Aquarium Animals Stretch Their Wings at Garfield Park Conservatory
Several animals from Shedd Aquarium visited the Garfield Park Conservatory to stretch their wings and explore diverse plant life from across the...
Shedd Aquarium Shares Five Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways the Chicago community can get active and commit to environmental action on Eart...
Peek Into Penguin Lifecycle During Nesting Season at Shedd Aquarium
The penguin colony at Shedd Aquarium has begun its annual nesting season, which provides a unique peek into their lifecycle as the Magellanic an...
Shedd Aquarium Board of Trustees Elects New Leaders
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, conservation, education and research, announces the election of six new senior executives to the aquari...
As Shedd Aquarium Action Days Extend to Litter Pickup, New Beach Cleanup at Montrose Harbor for Piping Plovers
As a pair of endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers begin their spring migration ahead of nesting and breeding season, local conservation partner...
Shedd Aquarium Penguins Bring Conservation to Chicago Restaurant Week
Three Magellanic penguins from Shedd Aquarium made a special visit to Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago to celebrate and support Chicago Restaurant W...
United States aquariums support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
As leading aquariums from around the United States committed to reducing the sources of plastic pollution that are harming our ocean and freshwa...
Penguins from Shedd Make "FRIENDS" in Latest Field Trip
In the latest high-profile field trip, four penguins from Shedd Aquarium visited The FRIENDS Experience on Michigan Avenue – a nostalgia-packed ...
Shedd Aquarium Launches New Program to Aid Restaurants in Cutting Plastic Use to Reverse Pandemic-Induced Proliferation
According to recent analyses of global plastic use and management, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on plastic consumption and...
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...
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...