Meet the Belugas
The eight beluga whales at Shedd are ambassadors for their species, helping millions of guests every year form a deeper connection to the aquati...
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!
Essay: How Do You Measure Animal Wellness?
Read this commentary by guest writer Dr. Isabella Clegg, cetacean expert of the organization Animal Welfare Expertise, to expound on one of our ...
Katrl and Naya both welcome newborns!
Still in celebration mode following the arrival of Bella’s calf just 10-days ago, Shedd Aquarium is thrilled to announce two more exciting addit...
Shedd and beluga whale Bella welcome an energetic calf!
The Shedd Aquarium family welcomed an energetic beluga whale calf after first-time mother Bella gavebirth on Friday, August 21 at 8:42 p.m. Anim...
Say Hello to Beluga Whale Annik
It’s official. Mauyak’s calf has a name: Annik. It means “blizzard” in the language of the Inuit, the native people of the Canadian Arctic, part...
Healthy Beluga Calf Welcomed Last Night!
A healthy beluga whale calf was welcomed into the Shedd Aquarium family when Mauyak gave birth at 7:23 p.m. on July 3 after a 33-minute labor in...