Sharks and Storms: Shedd Field Research in the Bahamas
The weather is beautiful, and the water is calm: perfect conditions for studying sharks.
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!
Tortoise Triage, Madagascar Style
Shedd vet Dr. Matt O'Connor spent two weeks in Ifaty, on Madagascar’s southwest coast, helping provide emergency medical care to more than 10,00...
Teens Turn Shark Detectives in Global Project
The “FinPrint Captain’s Corner” in Teen Learning Lab is a dedicated workspace for the world’s largest shark and ray survey, Global FinPrint.
Meet the Animals in Shedd‘s Kelp Forest Exhibit
Kelp forests are diverse habitats, home to everything from sharks to flounders to anemones. Get to know the animals in Shedd’s Kelp Forest exhib...
Sharing the Spark—Celebrating Increased Access at Shedd Aquarium
At Shedd Aquarium, we’re constantly reminded how animal encounters change lives. We see it in thrilled smiles from children who’ve just watched ...
Rescued Beluga Calf Update: Plenty of TLC
In October 2017 members of the Animal Response Team helped with the care of a rescued beluga whale calf in Alaska.