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 time ...
Stories
An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Yaku from Ellie? 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!
Penguin Stories from South Africa
Each year, Shedd Aquarium sends teams of animal experts to South Africa during the nesting season of the endangered African penguin to assist rescu...
Introducing Magellanic Penguin Chick Nia
The Magellanic penguin chick nicknamed “Megatron” by her caregivers because of her rapid growth now has a real name, chosen by the entire Shedd sta...
Meet the Penguins
From crested rockhoppers to smooth-swimming Magellanics, meet the penguins that call Shedd Aquarium home.
African Penguins: A Species at the Survival Crossroads
The African penguin is on the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s top 10 list of endangered animals in need of immediate and intensive conservation ...
Rescued, Rehabilitated, Released, Rehomed: Stories of the Animal Response Team
For more than 50 years, Shedd Aquarium has devoted people and resources to helping animals in urgent need. Shedd experts have lent a hand to help a...