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...
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!
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...
Nurdles: Funny name, serious problem
As you walk across a sandy beach, you may be walking over tiny plastic pellets, often called nurdles, that are causing a big problem for our wat...
Meet me in the middle: Why businesses are making sustainability commitments and why you should care
Learn why sustainable business commitments are important and worthwhile, not just for the planet.
The lowdown on the Chicago wastewater system
Discover how the water you use at home impacts all bodies of water, from local rivers to the ocean, as well as aquatic wildlife.
You’re not alone…the world working together
Shedd’s Senior Director of Government Affairs and Conservation Policy, Andrea Densham, shares the most recent commitments made on a global scale...