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...
Summer is the perfect time to escape your routine, explore somewhere new (or enjoy a staycation!) and spend time with friends and family. Whether you’re packing your days full of adventure or taking it slow and steady, there’s one place you should add to your agenda — Shedd Aquarium!
Shedd is full of mesmerizing exhibits, stunning aquatic life and memories waiting to be made. Let’s dive into the top things to do at Shedd during your summer visit.
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chicago’s youth are our future. Shedd’s partner organization My Block My Hood My City is working to broaden horizons for Chicago teens, int...
Photo: © My Block My Hood My City