Meet the Penguins
From crested rockhoppers to smooth-swimming Magellanics, meet the penguins of Shedd Aquarium.
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!
35 Years of Wellington
Social media fame came later in life for one of the internet’s favorite animals, Shedd resident and rockhopper penguin Wellington. The viral vid...
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...
6 Aquatic-Inspired Ways to Celebrate Summer in Chicago
Looking for fun things to do in Chicago this summer? Look no further, we have a fun lineup of aquatic activities for you to do here at Shedd.
Wellington, Edward and Annie: The Perambulating Penguins
When the guests are away, the penguins will play!
A Sister Thing: Two New Magellanic Penguin Chicks
Say hi to Calista and Carmen, the two newest additions to our Magellanic penguin colony. The sisters, who hatched in May, spend more and more ti...