What is World Lake Day?
Lakes around the world all have one thing in common: they are among the most vital natural resources on the planet, but are the most at-risk of ...
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!
Learning Is for Life
New backpacks, fresh lesson plans and a readiness to learn can only mean one thing: back to school season! Though you may not be returning to th...
Jade’s Journey to Surrogacy
Jade, a non-releasable female southern sea otter, is well on her way to potentially becoming a surrogate mom! Here at Shedd, she’s practicing cr...
Explore and Learn About Endangered Species at Shedd
From sunflower sea stars to zebra sharks, Shedd Aquarium has the privilege of caring for over 50 endangered species, both state-endangered and l...
Meet the Sea Otters
For someone without a trained eye, sea otters look an awful lot alike. To help you figure out who is whom, here are each otter’s key characteris...
Saving Sea Otters Through Surrogacy
There is lots to love about sea otters! While their brown furry bodies and tiny dexterous paws make us all squeal, they need more than our eyes ...