Love is in the … Water? Valentine’s Day Inspiration from the Aquatic Animal World
How do you show your friends, family or partner that you love them? From gifting giant teddy bears and boxes of chocolates to planning a dreamy ...
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8 Things to Do at Shedd
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.
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!
Celebrating Black History Month with My Block My Hood My City: Part One - Jahmal Cole
Every day, leaders across Chicago are doing exemplary things to leave a lasting positive impact on our city and its many neighborhoods.
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Building, Growing and Learning on the South Branch
Through rain and snow, wind and cold, habitat restoration must go on! Shedd’s Conservation Action Team, and the interns they bring along with th...
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Former Shedd Aquarium President and CEO Ted A. Beattie
Shedd Aquarium is saddened to share that Shedd Aquarium’s former President and CEO Ted A. Beattie passed away at the age of 77 on January 6. A p...
Small And Mighty: Super Small Animals and Their Impact
Here at Shedd, you can find animals of all shapes and sizes, from a 2,100-pound beluga to a frog the size of your thumbnail. We’re all familiar ...
Shedd Aquarium Mourns Loss of Northern Sea Otter
In early September, the Alaska Sea Life Center (ASLC) responded to a call to rescue a young sea otter found clinging to its lifeless mother on a...