A Weighty Anniversary for Nickel
On Nickel’s first day in the 90,000-gallon Caribbean Reef habitat on July 22, 2003, she took to her new home as if she’d always lived there.
Stories
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!
On The (Egg) Hunt
Nature astounds in spring as green buds grow anew on trees, flowers reach for the sun as they push up past the soil and animals bring forth new ...
Creature Feature: The Peculiar Mudpuppy
When you hear the word “mudpuppy” what do you picture?
It’s not a dirty dog, but rather a large, gray-brown, four-toed salamander with f...
Creature Feature: Hidden Value of the Longnose Gar
The longnose gar is a curious-looking species, with a long skinny body complementing the slender snout that gives them their name. While this ma...
Love is in the … Water? Valentine’s Day Inspiration from the Aquatic Animal World
How do you show your friends, family or partner that you love them? From gifting giant teddy bears and boxes of chocolates to planning a dreamy ...
Small And Mighty: Super Small Animals and Their Impact
Here at Shedd, you can find animals of all shapes and sizes, from a 2,100-pound beluga to a frog the size of your thumbnail. We’re all familiar ...