Press Releases

New strategic vision will prepare Shedd for the next 100 years, transforming the aquarium’s historic galleries, accelerating aquatic sc...

Shedd Aquarium is sharing several dates throughout the January and February that Illinois residents can enjoy

Shedd Aquarium is officially introducing the four Magellanic penguin juveniles (Spheniscus magellanicus) to the public as the newest ar...

Shedd Aquarium was honored among other accredited zoos and aquariums for the wildly popular penguin field trips that fueled recovery for Shedd a...

Harnessing the power of AZA accredited zoos across 46 states who reach 200 million people each year, the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation S...

On Veterans Day next Thursday, Nov. 11, Shedd Aquarium is honoring U.S. military veterans with

Shedd Aquarium is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a veterinary exam for its two green tree pythons, Ivy and Jasmine.

A new, peer-reviewed study

Oil spills on the California coast and dangerous industrial spills right here in Lake Michigan represent ongoing and irreversible damage to our ...

Today, as oil from a pipeline connected to offshore oil platform continues to wash onto southern California beaches and damage ocean wildlife an...

Earlier this month, Shedd Aquarium released 24 state-endangered Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) in a protected site with Fore...

Shedd Aquarium is returning some of its onsite Extraordinary Experiences to continue to connect guests with the aquatic animal world.

While the 2021 International Coastal Cleanup Day is set for September 18,

Following Labor Day, Shedd Aquarium will offer Illinois Resident Free Days in September on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the month...

Shedd Aquarium welcomed two new arrivals last year to its beluga whale and Pacific white-sided dolphin pods. Both cetaceans have reached a criti...

Shedd Aquarium’s four Magellanic penguin chicks have officially left the nest and reached important milestones before they join the full penguin...

As teachers and students plan to return to school after more than a year of hybrid and remote learning, Shedd Aquarium, a leader in education an...

Shedd Aquarium will offer four Illinois Resident Free Days in August on Thursdays throughout the month. In addition to the free admission for Il...

Twenty-seven organizations have gained accolades in the 22nd annual Media & Technology MUSE Awards, presented by the Media & Technology Professi...

Shedd Aquarium offers various ways to come eye-to-eye and learn more about sharks and rays during Shark Week (July 11 – July 18) and throughout ...

Shedd Aquarium today revealed the winning name for the new resident in its Oceans exhibit – a giant Pacific octopus.

Today, Shedd Aquarium announces the highly anticipated return of Jazzin’ at the Shedd, an evening event series punctuated by live, local jazz ta...

Dr. Lauren Kane, a veterinary resident at Shedd Aquarium, is in Sausalito, California representing Shedd’s Animal Response Team and assisting Th...

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...

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...

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, in accordance with State of Illinois and City of Chicago guidelines, will move into Phase 5 full reopening on Friday, June 11.

Following the first look at two penguin chicks at Shedd, the aquarium has welcomed another Magellanic penguin chick that joins the other hatchli...

Shedd Aquarium is offering even more ways to look nature in the eye this summer for guests of all ages, interests and comfort levels.

Today Shedd Aquarium announces a new, global community of environmental advocates and “change agents” who have pledged to jump into action and s...