Our Commitment Continues
Shedd Aquarium is saddened to share that this week, animal care teams had to say goodbye to the oldest resident sea otter, 21-year-old Yaku.
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!
5 Ways to Show Love for the Great Lakes — And Our Planet — This Winter
Discover new ways you can show some love for the Great Lakes that give us so much.
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Essay: This Shedd scientist is changing the way people view freshwater fish
Hear from Dr. Karen Murchie about her love for the Great Lakes and why you should love them too.
The Great Lakes are feeling climate impacts, too. Here’s how.
Explore how global climate change is impacting the Great Lakes with a multitude of ripple effects, and learn why it matters.
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Relationships are More than Romantic
People most often celebrate love with candlelit dinners, heart-shaped chocolates and bunches of roses for their special someone on Valentine’s D...
Birds of Shedd
Thirteen of earth’s 10,000 species of birds call Shedd home, but why would birds live at an aquarium?