Saving Sea Otters Through Surrogacy
There is lots to love about sea otters! While their brown furry bodies and tiny dexterous paws make us all squeal, they need more than our eyes ...
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!
A Heartfelt Goodbye to Kayavak
With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to 25-year-old beluga whale, Kayavak.
Recognizing and Reflecting on a Rescue’s Lasting Legacy
Tanner’s journey began years before he was rescued and joined Shedd Aquarium’s all-male herd or colony of California sea lions. For us, his stor...
With Heavy Hearts, Mourning Loss of Pacific White-Sided Dolphin
On Oct. 2, 2024, Elelo – a Pacific white-sided dolphin at Shedd – passed away just over a year after he was urgently relocated from Miami Seaqua...
A Lifetime of Discovery
Celebrating the life of Lucille, a whitespotted guitarfish who made a tremendous impact in her nearly 20 years at the aquarium.
Providing a Home and Care for Loke and Elelo
Photo: ©Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez