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...
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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 vegetables for many of the animals in our care?
Read More , on the Eat Like the Animals pageAn Inside Look at Shedd
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!
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.
Wellington, Edward and Annie: The Perambulating Penguins
When the guests are away, the penguins will play!
What’s in a name? Sometimes weirdness
As you stroll through Shedd Aquarium, you’ll find animals with pleasing, evocative names. But you’ll also stumble upon monkeyface pricklebacks, bla...