Inspired by Teens – Young People Taking Action
Shedd’s Teen Council is a bright group of Chicago-area teens that serve as a sounding board for questions, feedback and suggestions related to S...
Photo: Isabella Alnemri
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!
Shedd Aquarium Takes Action in Partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County
With similar missions to conserve native species and the places where they thrive, Shedd has worked for many years in close collaboration with t...
Equal Access to Green Spaces – Why it’s Necessary and How to Make it Happen
The expansion of urban environments in population and size has decreased the available land area for green spaces like parks and gardens. A...
Essay: Unearthing the Hidden Complexities of Wetlands on a Journey into the Field
Step into the shoes of Shedd Aquarium conservation research interns Kit Antonelli and Ian LaPat as they spend a day in Chicago-area wetlands&nbs...
Rewilding Rivers: A Tale of Floating Wetlands in Chicago
Cities across the globe are exploring ways to rewild their rivers. With much success, Shedd has worked with Urban Rivers, another Chicago nonpro...
Photo: S.O.M.
Nurdles: Funny name, serious problem
As you walk across a sandy beach, you may be walking over tiny plastic pellets, often called nurdles, that are causing a big problem for our wat...