Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium’s Australian Lungfish Granddad Named World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish
Granddad the lungfish was 109 years old at the time of his death, researchers recently shared. They hope their research can help protect the species in the wild.
Shedd Aquarium Improvements, Controversial West Ridge Library Sale Get Key City Approval
The controversial sale of the former West Ridge library building, offered for a fraction of the final price before Block Club and neighbors questioned the public process, also is moving forward.
Shedd Aquarium Penguins Star In New Children’s Picture Book
The picture book tells the story of the penguin field trips around the Shedd Aquarium that went viral in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Shedd Aquarium Has Free Days This Week. Here’s The Complete Schedule
Free days for Illinoisans start Thursday and run through Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reservations are required.
The Shedd Aquarium Celebrates First Birthdays Of Atlas, A Beluga, And Harmony, A Dolphin
Atlas turns 1 Saturday, and Harmony's birthday is Aug. 31.
Adorable Baby Penguins At The Shedd Aquarium Take Their First Swim In New Videos
The four penguin chicks are hitting important milestones, like socializing and taking a dip in the water for the first time, according to the Shedd.
Shedd Aquarium Is Free On Thursdays In August For Illinoisans
The aquarium is also extending its hours on free days.
Shedd Aquarium Rides Shark Week Wave With Activities For Teens, Kids
The Shedd will extend its hours on Wednesdays for the rest of July to allow people to visit its 12 species of sharks and other creatures.
The Shedd Aquarium Wants Your Help Naming This Giant Pacific Octopus
Guests can vote on names like Anderson and Knapp for the new octopus from June 28 to July 4.
Help Prepare Montrose Beach For Return Of Piping Plovers Monty And Rose At Shedd Aquarium’s Action Day
Chicago's favorite bird couple, Monty and Rose, are likely to nest again at Montrose Beach. Here's how you can help prepare for their return.
Dead Fish Are Piling Up In Chicago’s Ponds And Lagoons. Here’s What’s Going On
Temperature swings and heavy snow contributed to the fish die-off at the city's ponds and lagoons, according to Park District officials and freshwater biologists.
A Baby Dolphin At The Shedd Aquarium Has Been Named Harmony — With Help From CPS Students
Sixteen CPS classrooms will be able to make a virtual field trip to the aquarium to meet the calf and speak with the experts who care for the baby dolphin.
Shedd Aquarium Reopening Next Week As State Loosens Coronavirus Safety Restrictions
The aquarium will reopen for members Jan. 27 and will open to the general public Jan. 30. It had been closed since Nov. 17 due to the pandemic.
Shedd Aquarium Closing Until January As Coronavirus Surges
The aquarium will stay open until 5 p.m. Tuesday, but after that it will voluntarily close its doors for several months.
Shedd’s Newest Penguin Chicks Have Names — And You Can Finally See Them
The chicks met key milestones, like swimming and eating a full fish for the first time, before joining their colony at the aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium Has Free Days Every Monday, Tuesday And Wednesday In October
The free days are for Illinois residents. Tickets must to secured before arriving at the aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium Welcomes Another Baby Whale, Dolphin
Naya, the whale, and Katrl, the dolphin, gave birth within hours of each other this weekend.
There’s A New Baby Whale At The Shedd Aquarium — And He Already Weighs 139 Pounds
The Shedd Aquarium welcomed another beluga calf Friday.
Adorable Baby Penguins Explore Shedd Aquarium In New Video
The four Magellanic penguins, who were born in May, are old enough to start exploring their home — together.
Fish Are Returning To Chicago River, Waterways, New Study Says
The Chicago River and other waterways have become less polluted thanks to advocacy work from local groups.
