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.
Stories
Design Your Legendary Starter Pack with 6 Real-World Animals
Trainers, the time is now to pick your starter animals. Will you look for speed, agility or power in your pick? Read on, weigh your options and finalize your selection by visiting them on your next trip to Shedd!
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!
Amphibian or Reptile? Here's the Difference
Amphibians and reptiles might seem similar — low to the ground, often in water and not warm or fuzzy — but these two distinct groups exhibit str...
Sharks and the Great Lakes
What do sharks and the Great Lakes have in common? The short answer is not much.
How Granddad Came to Shedd 80 Years Ago
Shedd Aquarium's famed Australian lungfish debuted at the opening of the 1933 World's Fair.
Biodiversity: The Cichlids
The large characin family is also well-represented in Amazon, with 66 species, including lots of tetras and a couple of piranhas.
The Case of the Fractured Feathers
Athens, a male red-tailed hawk, was not a good flyer when he arrived at Shedd in April 2010. The powerful soaring bird could only flutter and fl...