Shedd and beluga whale Bella welcome an energetic calf!
The Shedd Aquarium family welcomed an energetic beluga whale calf after first-time mother Bella gavebirth on Friday, August 21 at 8:42 p.m. Animal ...
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Katrl and Naya both welcome newborns!
Still in celebration mode following the arrival of Bella’s calf just 10-days ago, Shedd Aquarium is thrilled to announce two more exciting additions to the Shedd family!
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As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Yaku from Ellie? What's it like to drop everything and rush to Canada to help rescue a stranded beluga whale? Discover yourself with Shedd's stories and updates, sharing everything from new arrivals to animal rescues across the globe!
Eat Like the Animals
Shedd’s organic gardens brim with colorful native flowers and heirloom edibles. But did you know our horticulturists grow flowers, fruits and veget...
Shedd Scientists Are Helping Caribbean Icons Rebound
Two of the Caribbean’s most iconic marine animals—a giant snail, the queen conch, and a giant fish, the Nassau grouper—have more in common than mee...
Shedd Lab Instrument Helping State Detect Coronavirus
Shedd Aquarium loaned a high-tech lab instrument to the state of Illinois to speed up testing for the coronavirus.
Sustainability at Shedd 2020: Waste Not
When we talk about sustainability at Shedd Aquarium, we break it down into the “Big 3 Combo”—no, not a fast-food entrée—but energy, water and waste.
Earth Day 2020 Starts at Home
On April 22, people around the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.