Rescued, Rehabilitated, Released, Rehomed: Stories of the Animal Response Team
For more than 50 years, Shedd Aquarium has devoted people and resources to helping animals in urgent need.
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!
All in a Day’s Work: Penguin Rescue Halfway around the World
For the third consecutive year, Shedd Marine Mammals staff have helped with the daily tasks of feeding, medicating and cleaning orphaned African...
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.
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.