A Weighty Anniversary for Nickel
On Nickel’s first day in the 90,000-gallon Caribbean Reef habitat on July 22, 2003, she took to her new home as if she’d always lived there.
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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!
The Mystery Fish: Shedd Aquarium Invests in Larval Marine Fish Science and Sustainability
Wild Reef’s shark habitat, mirroring a thriving coral reef, is literally teeming with life. When Shedd’s animal care experts found new eggs in t...
The Sea Lions' Journey
Follow the sea lions’ journey from Washington, D.C. to Chicago through the eyes of Shedd Animal Care Specialist Katie Majerowski, who was with C...
Shedd Lab Instrument Helping State Detect Coronavirus
Shedd Aquarium loaned a high-tech lab instrument to the state of Illinois to speed up testing for the coronavirus.
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...
Helping Blanding’s Turtles Get Ahead with a Head Start
About two years ago, Dr. Matt O’Connor, staff veterinarian, saw an opportunity for Shedd to get involved in the Forest Preserve District of DuPa...