Black Excellence Shines at Shedd
Beyond the exhibits, research and rescue efforts, Shedd Aquarium is shaped by the diverse voices and lived experiences of people who help bring ...
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!
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Former Shedd Aquarium President and CEO Ted A. Beattie
Shedd Aquarium is saddened to share that Shedd Aquarium’s former President and CEO Ted A. Beattie passed away at the age of 77 on January 6. A p...
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...
Diving Suits This Volunteer’s Purpose
It’s a long way from Shedd Aquarium to Midway Atoll, at the northwestern tip of the Hawaiian archipelago, just this side of the imaginary line t...
Fossils at Your Feet
Fossils of small reef invertebrates dot the polished limestone floors of Shedd’s foyer and rotunda. Limestone is a sedimentary rock made of cal...
Thermal-Pane Dome a Crowning Achievement
Shedd Aquarium’s magnificent octagonal skylight got a facelift this year. The cutting-edge project brought the 4,500-square-foot glass surface i...