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...
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!
Living Fossils Among Us
Have you ever imagined what life was like hundreds of millions of years ago? From enormous dinosaurs roaming the skies, land and sea to colossal...
Turtles of Shedd
Fast or slow, big or small, turtles are a diverse and adaptable species that have roamed this planet longer than we have! Shedd cares for more t...
Bringing video games to life: Animal Crossing at Shedd
Making your way through the museum, you look up and see a sea of blue, with fish of many colors swirling through the water in a dazzling display...
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.
Relationships are more than romantic
People most often celebrate love with candlelit dinners, heart-shaped chocolates and bunches of roses for their special someone on Valentine’s D...