TEMPORARY CLOSURE
In the best interest of overall wellness for our community and for each other, Shedd Aquarium will remain temporarily closed to the public. During...
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Shedd Lab Instrument Helping State Detect Coronavirus
Shedd Aquarium loaned a high-tech lab instrument to the state of Illinois to speed up testing for the coronavirus.
Read More , on the Shedd Lab Instrument Helping State Detect Coronavirus pageAn Inside Look at Shedd
As 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!
Great Lakes Invasives: Sea Lampreys
Sea lampreys were the Great Lakes’ first notorious invasive species.
Great Lakes Invasive Species: 180 and Counting
More than 180 non-native species have adopted the Great Lakes ecosystem as home. A fraction of these animals and plants have spread throughout the ...
Bighead Carp Get Shedd TLC, Too
Invasive Asian carp are the scourge of Illinois waterways. But once they’re at Shedd, they’re family. Find out how we care for what are really deli...
Meet the Dolphins
Who's who in the dolphin pod at Shedd? Meet all seven and learn how to recognize them by size, markings, or signature behaviors. Shedd is one of on...
20 Ways to Prevent Plastic Pollution in 2020
In 2019, plastic made up 90 percent of the litter removed from Great Lakes shorelines during beach cleanups. From grocery bags to take-out containe...