Saving Species is Possible, Together
In a world where bad news often takes center stage, positivity feels hidden behind the curtain. But Reverse the Red and its coalition of partner...
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!
A Coral Rescue Mission: Dry Tortugas National Park
In summer 2023, our coral research team led an expedition to the Dry Tortugas in Florida that revealed
Surprising Biodiversity on the Chicago River
Tucked between Chicago’s Bridgeport and McKinley Park neighborhoods, Bubbly Creek is a hidden gem for many reasons – it has a rich history, it p...
The Great Big Unknown: Studying Freshwater Mussels in Central America
As part of Shedd’s designation as a Center for Species Survival: Freshwater by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Species ...
Building, Growing and Learning on the South Branch
Through rain and snow, wind and cold, habitat restoration must go on! Shedd’s Conservation Action Team, and the interns they bring along with th...
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...