Birds of Shedd
Thirteen of earth’s 10,000 species of birds call Shedd home, but why would birds live at an aquarium?
Stories
Beluga Rescue Updates & Stories
We’re keeping you close to the latest news, updates and stories about the newest belugas at Shedd and their journeys of rescue, care and wellbeing. Follow along here for more about their arrivals, how they’re adjusting to life at Shedd and more!
An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Cooper from Watson? 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!
'22 Animal Facts for the New Year
With a new year comes another opportunity to share things that you may not know about the animals who call Shedd home. Here are 22 facts in hono...
Aquatic Fashion Inspiration for New Year's Eve
Can’t find the perfect outfit to wear on New Year’s Eve? Whether you’d like your ensemble to sparkle and shine or you’d rather be in your pajama...
What’s the status of that bill I advocated for?
The Surge community sent over 1,000 letters of support to Congressional representatives. What progress did we make?
Seven Surprising Facts about Coral
When imagining the ocean, you might visualize the magnificent colors and shapes of a coral reef teeming with aquatic life. Though stunningly bea...
Sustainable holiday fashion: how your ugly holiday sweater is helping fight climate change
They may not always be the most stylish, but your old, “ugly” holiday sweaters are much better for the environment than many of the trendy cloth...
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