Our Commitment Continues
Shedd Aquarium is saddened to share that this week, animal care teams had to say goodbye to the oldest resident sea otter, 21-year-old Yaku.
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!
The Melting Link between Sea Ice and Walrus
The unprecedented challenge of climate change casts ripple effects on ocean animals. Let’s take a closer look at the connections.
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Diving into a Philippine coral reef
Slightly larger than the state of Arizona, this country in Southeast Asia includes 7,641 islands. Today, we’re visiting just one: Apo.
Wandering the Pacific Northwest
Nature’s ferocity and rugged beauty are on full display as you make your way through the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Backpacking down the incredible Amazon River
There’s something brilliant and exciting around every turn as you trek your way along the Amazon, which boasts an inconceivable density of diver...
5 things that happen when you say no to plastic cutlery
Though it may seem like just one fork and one knife, the lifecycle of plastic cutlery goes far beyond the minutes it takes to eat your food.