Two Rescued Sea Otter Pups Find a Home at Shedd
Two orphaned southern sea otter pups that were rescued by Monterey Bay Aquarium bounded into Shedd’s sea otter nursery pool—and their caregivers...
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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!
Thermal-Pane Dome a Crowning Achievement
Shedd Aquarium’s magnificent octagonal skylight got a facelift this year. The cutting-edge project brought the 4,500-square-foot glass surface i...
Surgery for a Sawfish
For the well-being of Shedd's largest fish and the team that cares for her, keeping a safe distance is the best policy unless Ginsu absolutely r...
The Making of an Aquarium Vet
Dr. Matt O’Connor says he landed his dream job when he joined Shedd’s animal health team as staff veterinarian.
How Granddad Came to Shedd 80 Years Ago
Shedd Aquarium's famed Australian lungfish debuted at the opening of the 1933 World's Fair.