Why Seeing Animals Up Close Changes the Way We Think About Nature
Visiting Shedd provides experiences for those who may not otherwise see southern sea otters along the coast of California or river giants in the...
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!
Why Membership?
When a baby beluga whale needs a name, when the Animal Care team and expert partners perform a never-done-before surgery or when a brand-new exh...
What is World Lake Day?
Lakes around the world all have one thing in common: they are among the most vital natural resources on the planet, but are the most at-risk of ...
Learning Is for Life
New backpacks, fresh lesson plans and a readiness to learn can only mean one thing: back to school season! Though you may not be returning to th...
Jade’s Journey to Surrogacy
Jade, a non-releasable female southern sea otter, is well on her way to potentially becoming a surrogate mom! Here at Shedd, she’s practicing cr...
Explore and Learn About Endangered Species at Shedd
From sunflower sea stars to zebra sharks, Shedd Aquarium has the privilege of caring for over 50 endangered species, both state-endangered and l...