Essay: Unearthing the Hidden Complexities of Wetlands on a Journey into the Field
Step into the shoes of Shedd Aquarium conservation research interns Kit Antonelli and Ian LaPat as they spend a day in Chicago-area wetlands&nbs...
Stories
Beluga Rescue Updates & Stories
We’re keeping you close to the latest news, updates and stories about the newest belugas at Shedd and their journeys of rescue, care and wellbeing. Follow along here for more about their arrivals, how they’re adjusting to life at Shedd and more!
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!
Keystone Native Plants – They're for the birds (and bees!)
What does a bird eat? …Worms? Birdseed?
Most backyard birds eat a combination of seeds, berries and insects. In late spring and ear...
Back to Schooling
It’s the season of new backpacks, pencils and protractors for the millions of students going back to school this fall. Kids will soon meet their...
Why You Should Travel with Shedd Aquarium
So, you’re looking to book your next aquatic adventure.
Turtles of Shedd
Fast or slow, big or small, turtles are a diverse and adaptable species that have roamed this planet longer than we have! Shedd cares for more t...
Bringing video games to life: Animal Crossing at Shedd
Making your way through the museum, you look up and see a sea of blue, with fish of many colors swirling through the water in a dazzling display...