Sharing Life and Loss Together
It is our privilege to share in moments of celebration, and loss, together with you.
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!
A Surge of Restaurants Ditch Plastic
Read one restaurant's journey.
5 things that happen when you say no to plastic cutlery
Though it may seem like just one fork and one knife, the lifecycle of plastic cutlery goes far beyond the minutes it takes to eat your food.
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 addit...
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. Anim...
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 ve...