Turtles in Our Midst
At the flash of silver scales, a snapping turtle explodes from perfect stillness into sudden motion, clamping onto its prey and finishing the fi...
Stories
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!
Introducing Magellanic Penguin Chick Nia
The penguin chick nicknamed “Megatron” by her caregivers now has a real name: Meet Nia (NEE-ah)!
Tortoise Triage, Madagascar Style
Shedd vet Dr. Matt O'Connor spent two weeks in Ifaty, on Madagascar’s southwest coast, helping provide emergency medical care to more than 10,00...
Sharing the Spark—Celebrating Increased Access at Shedd Aquarium
At Shedd Aquarium, we’re constantly reminded how animal encounters change lives. We see it in thrilled smiles from children who’ve just watched ...
Rescued Beluga Calf Update: Plenty of TLC
In October 2017 members of the Animal Response Team helped with the care of a rescued beluga whale calf in Alaska.
Shedd Experts Help Rescue Stranded Canadian Beluga
Shedd’s Animal Response Team brought their beluga expertise to a daring binational rescue of a beluga whale that had apparently strayed from his...
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