Penguin Stories from South Africa
Each year, Shedd Aquarium sends teams of animal experts to South Africa during the nesting season of the endangered African penguin to assist re...
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!
Introducing Magellanic Penguin Chick Nia
The penguin chick nicknamed “Megatron” by her caregivers now has a real name: Meet Nia (NEE-ah)!
African Penguins: A Species at the Survival Crossroads
Shedd's caregivers work side by side with South African conservationists to keep abandoned--and endangered--African penguin chicks afloat.
Rescued, Rehabilitated, Released, Rehomed: Stories of the Animal Response Team
For more than 50 years, Shedd Aquarium has devoted people and resources to helping animals in urgent need.
All in a Day’s Work: Penguin Rescue Halfway around the World
For the third consecutive year, Shedd Marine Mammals staff have helped with the daily tasks of feeding, medicating and cleaning orphaned African...