Their World is Our World, Too
Shedd Aquarium has long believed in a core truth: that water makes life possible and connects all living things. As humankind, we have a respons...
Stories
Beluga Rescue Updates & Stories
We’re keeping you close to the latest news, updates and stories about the newest belugas at Shedd and their journeys of rescue, care and wellbeing. Follow along here for more about their arrivals, how they’re adjusting to life at Shedd and more!
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!
Protecting Freshwater Starts with Wetlands
Chicago, the bustling city of skyscrapers, was once covered by sprawling wetlands that stretched across much of Illinois. Wetlands are misunders...
Chicago Restaurants are Going Green
What makes you decide to book a table at a new restaurant? Is it the delicious items on the menu, the vibes of the space or the quality of servi...
Cold-Blooded Versus Warm-Blooded Animals
Winter in Chicago is in full swing. We bundle up in long coats, soft hats and warm gloves to take on the Windy City chill. Although we feel cold...
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...
Why Membership?
When a baby beluga whale needs a name, when the Animal Care team and expert partners perform a never-done-before surgery or when a brand-new exh...