Life at the Bottom: Eight Aquatic Animals in the Benthic Zone
Creatures that live at the bottom of oceans, lakes and rivers are called benthic. At the aquarium, look down to see animals creeping, crawl...
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!
6 Ways to Reduce Plastic Consumption
Explore six ways you can help reduce plastic at home.
Wonder Women of Shedd
Zoos and aquariums across the nation share a vision to create a world where all people will respect, value and conserve wildlife and wild places...
Keystone Native Plants – They're for the birds (and bees!)
What does a bird eat? …Worms? Birdseed?
Most backyard birds eat a combination of seeds, berries and insects. In late spring and ear...
'22 Animal Facts for the New Year
With a new year comes another opportunity to share things that you may not know about the animals who call Shedd home. Here are 22 facts in hono...
Floating into the incredible world of jellies
Have you ever been mystified by the wonder of floating, translucent and boneless bodies? If you are, you’ve come to the right place! Sea jellies...