Why Seeing Animals Up Close Changes the Way We Think About Nature
Visiting Shedd provides experiences for those who may not otherwise see southern sea otters along the coast of California or river giants in the...
Stories
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!
What is World Lake Day?
Lakes around the world all have one thing in common: they are among the most vital natural resources on the planet, but are the most at-risk of ...
Explore and Learn About Endangered Species at Shedd
From sunflower sea stars to zebra sharks, Shedd Aquarium has the privilege of caring for over 50 endangered species, both state-endangered and l...
Feeding the Animals at Shedd
When the aquarium is quiet, the lights are dim and few are awake, the animal care team at Shedd Aquarium begins their morning: chopping, mixing ...
9 Ways to Celebrate Shedd’s 95th Birthday
Shedd Aquarium was born from a simple idea: John G. Shedd wanted to give back to the city that helped him succeed. Now 95 years later, all that ...
10 Ways to Act for the Earth
The choices you make every day can help our shared blue planet!