Meet the Belugas
The beluga whales at Shedd are ambassadors for their species, helping millions of guests every year form a deeper connection to the aquatic worl...
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!
Meet the Sharks
These awe-inspiring predators are found across our ocean — and throughout Shedd Aquarium. Look closer at the sharks that live here!
5 Fascinating Shark Facts with Dr. Steve Kessel
Since the Jaws theme song rumbled into theaters and Bruce the great white shark swam across our screens, pop-culture around sharks has ...
Meet the Sea Lions
On an Abbott Oceanarium visit, you might see California sea lions Laguna, Cruz or Charger zooming around Grainger Sea Lion Cove or piled up for ...
Cold-Blooded Versus Warm-Blooded Animals
Winter in Chicago is in full swing. We bundle up in long coats, soft hats and warm gloves to take on the Windy City chill. Although we feel cold...
Meet the Sea Otters
For someone without a trained eye, sea otters look an awful lot alike. To help you figure out who is whom, here are each otter’s key characteris...