On The (Egg) Hunt
Nature astounds in spring as green buds grow anew on trees, flowers reach for the sun as they push up past the soil and animals bring forth new ...
Stories
Design Your Legendary Starter Pack with 6 Real-World Animals
Trainers, the time is now to pick your starter animals. Will you look for speed, agility or power in your pick? Read on, weigh your options and finalize your selection by visiting them on your next trip to Shedd!
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!
Creature Feature: The Peculiar Mudpuppy
When you hear the word “mudpuppy” what do you picture?
It’s not a dirty dog, but rather a large, gray-brown, four-toed salamander with f...
The Mystery Fish: Shedd Aquarium Invests in Larval Marine Fish Science and Sustainability
Wild Reef’s shark habitat, mirroring a thriving coral reef, is literally teeming with life. When Shedd’s animal care experts found new eggs in t...
Creature Feature: Hidden Value of the Longnose Gar
The longnose gar is a curious-looking species, with a long skinny body complementing the slender snout that gives them their name. While this ma...
Wonder Women of Shedd
Zoos and aquariums across the nation share a vision to create a world where all people will respect, value and conserve wildlife and wild places...
Celebrating Black History Month Part Three: Bryce Corbett, Coral Research Technician
What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you see people who looked like you working in your desired field? For many young people, like Shed...