A New Plan to Save Endangered Zebra Sharks
Gazing up at Shedd’s shark reef habitat in Wild Reef, you may see a long and sleek caudal fin swaying behind a spotted body as it slowly gl...
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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!
From Beak to Bottom: How Penguin Poop Can Inform Conservation
One penguin’s waste is another win for science! Researchers are studying what comes out of Magellanic penguins in Argentina to get a better idea...
Saving Sea Otters Through Surrogacy
There is lots to love about sea otters! While their brown furry bodies and tiny dexterous paws make us all squeal, they need more than our eyes ...
Celebrating 50 Years of Impactful Environmental Laws
Congress signed four of the most monumental and impactful environmental laws in history 50 years ago in 1972: the Coastal Zone Management Act, t...
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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.
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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