Saving Species is Possible, Together
In a world where bad news often takes center stage, positivity feels hidden behind the curtain. But Reverse the Red and its coalition of partner...
Stories
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 he envisioned and more has made an immeasurable impact not just on Chicago, but the world.
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!
Seahorse Valentines: Together Forever
During the daily greeting ritual, the female seahorse swims toward the male and when they meet, they change color.
Saving a Sea Otter: The Story of Seldovia
One of Seldovia's rescuers tells the harrowing story of helping the stranded sea otter pup, and the Seldovia Village Tribe's now lifel...
A Coral Rescue Mission: Dry Tortugas National Park
In summer 2023, our coral research team led an expedition to the Dry Tortugas in Florida that revealed
Recognizing and Reflecting on a Rescue’s Lasting Legacy
Tanner’s journey began years before he was rescued and joined Shedd Aquarium’s all-male herd or colony of California sea lions. For us, his stor...
With Heavy Hearts, Mourning Loss of Pacific White-Sided Dolphin
On Oct. 2, 2024, Elelo – a Pacific white-sided dolphin at Shedd – passed away just over a year after he was urgently relocated from Miami Seaqua...