Open 9 am - 10 pm (Late Close)

Animal Chats and Live Programs

Shedd Senior Trainer Katy Roxbury with Rockhopper penguin Wellington.

Hear the sound of a massive arapaima gulping its food. Ask an animal caretaker all about your favorite flightless birds (penguins!). Learn how not-so-scary sharks keep ocean ecosystems healthy and balanced. And connect with animals in a new way through our free, daily Animal Chats and “Live!” Programs, included with admission.

Times

Chats occur every day at various times! Check out the calendar to see the daily schedule.

Duration

Approximately 15-20 minutes

Price

Free. Included with general admission. 

An arapaima swims in its habitat.

"Live!" Programs

Join an animal expert and a Shedd educator to discover more about these incredible aquatic animals. The program may include an animal feeding, an animal expert Q&A, or both.

  • River Giants Live! (Amazon Rising)
  • Penguins Live! (Underwater Viewing)
  • Anaconda Live! (Amazon Rising)
  • Electric Eels Live! (Amazon Rising)
  • Action for Animals Live! (Amazon Rising)
A zebra shark in Wild Reef twists its long body to propel itself through the water.

Chat Programs

Learn more about the animals and environments you see with a Shedd educator! 

  • Kelp Forest Chat (Oceans Gallery)
  • Penguin Chat (Underwater Viewing)
  • Beluga Chat (Coastal Walkway)
  • Shark Chat (Wild Reef)