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 ...
Stories
An 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!
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...
Say Hello to Beluga Whale Annik
It’s official. Mauyak’s calf has a name: Annik. It means “blizzard” in the language of the Inuit, the native people of the Canadian Arctic, part of...
Shedd-Raised Endangered Turtles Off to Strong Start in Wild
The Blanding’s turtle head-start class of 2019 has left the building. By now, the yearlings raised at Shedd have found hiding places, honed their h...
Meet the Belugas
Who's who in the beluga pod at Shedd? Meet them all, from 2,100-pound male Aurek to Annik, the newest calf!