Earth Day 2020 Starts at Home
On April 22, people around the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Due to city and statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Shedd Aquarium will voluntarily re-close to the public beginning Wednesday, November 18 in continued responsibility and commitment to the safety and health of people, animals, and the community. The aquarium will remain closed until further notice.
Read More , on the Shedd Aquarium is temporarily closed, but our virtual programs continue! pageAs you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Yaku from Ellie? 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!
On April 22, people around the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
When the guests are away, the penguins will play!
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Sea lampreys were the Great Lakes’ first notorious invasive species.