Students Live a Day in the Life of a Shedd Researcher
Shedd Aquarium's Education Access Program is a fully complimentary, multiple-touchpoint field trip experience that extends beyond a one-time con...
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!
The Outdoors Needs All of Us
Scientists estimate there are 8.7 million species of plants and animals on Earth, and we depend on every one of these species for a healthy ecos...
Follow These 5 Environmental Advocates on Instagram
In just a few minutes, you can infuse your Instagram scrolls with education and impact by following these 5 thought leaders and intersectional e...
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Overcoming the past, hiking into the future with Outdoor Afro
A glance at America’s past reveals why the relationship between Black communities and the outdoors can feel tense.
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Safe Spaces Increase Access to Nature for LGBTQIA+ Communities
Outdoor culture can be steeped in exclusivity. Stereotyping and prejudice still prevent many people from enjoying a walk in the woods, a picnic ...
Floating into the incredible world of jellies
Have you ever been mystified by the wonder of floating, translucent and boneless bodies? If you are, you’ve come to the right place! Sea jellies...