Shedd Aquarium
Free Museum Days Are Back For Illinois Residents This Fall. Here’s When To Visit
With proof of residency, Illinois residents can visit some of the city’s most famous museums for free this fall.
Shedd Aquarium Is Getting A $500 Million Overhaul. Here’s What It Will Look Like
The plan includes a 40-foot underwater tunnel for the Shedd's rescued sea turtle, Nickel, and two habitats to replace the Caribbean Reef tank.
Famous Penguin Parents Welcome First Rockhopper Chick Born At Shedd Aquarium In 8 Years
The baby's parents had a series of viral videos during the pandemic that even inspired their own children's book.
Nickel, The Sea Turtle Rescued With A Coin In Her Throat, Is Celebrating 20 Years At The Shedd Aquarium
Nickel was rescued after being badly hurt by a boat propeller in the wild. She's become an icon at the Shedd.
Shedd Aquarium Penguins Are Looking For Love, Building Nests For Egg Season
Fingers crossed we get to see baby penguins soon.
Shedd Aquarium Could Lose Millions Because Of NASCAR Race, Officials Worry As They Ask For Answers
Officials don't know how road closures will impact access to the Shedd during what's usually one of its busiest weekends. Leaders say they are still waiting for key information from NASCAR so they can plan.
The Shedd Aquarium’s Otters Are Very Into This Week’s Snow
A new video shows two otters, Cooper and Watson, playing in the snow.
Shedd Aquarium Names 2 Of Their Newest Otters Willow And Suri
Willow got her name after more than 9,000 people voted in a poll. Shedd caretakers named the other otter Suri, with both names inspired by places along the California coast.
Meet Baby Qilak, The Shedd Aquarium’s Newest Otter
A boy pup from Alaska is the third sea otter taken in by the Shedd this month.
Shedd Aquarium’s Rescued ‘Otter 929’ Needs A Better Name. You Can Vote To Help Pick It
The Shedd is considering the names Jade, Sunny and Willow for a rescued sea otter.
2 Sea Otters Found Alone On Beach Come To Shedd Aquarium To Learn How To Mother Orphaned Otter Pups
The sea otters — named Otter 926 and Otter 929 for now — will be raised at the Shedd before heading to a partner aquarium.
Save The Mudpuppies: There’s A New Push To Protect A Cute But Threatened Chicago Salamander
A local group is launching a campaign this fall that asks Wolf Lake fishers that catch mudpuppies, a threatened population of aquatic salamanders, to immediately release them.
You Can Visit The Shedd Aquarium For Free In September. Here’s The Schedule
To get free admission, you have to reserve your tickets online in advance and provide proof you’re a resident of Illinois.
3 Generations Of Sea Lions Reunited At Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium's sea lion colony recently welcomed 3-year-old Charger and his 3-month-old pup, the youngest sea lion to ever live at the aquarium.
Meet The Shedd Aquarium’s Newest Penguins, Tussock and Pinguino
The two penguin arrivals are southern rockhoppers, a species that's been in decline for years. Experts hope they'll mate with the Shedd's other penguins.
Shedd Aquarium To Get 40-Foot Underwater Tunnel As Part Of A $500 Million Overhaul
The Shedd will see parts of its exterior and interior redesigned to improve accessibility as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2030.
Baby Animal Lovers Can Spot Cuttlefish Eggs At The Shedd This Month
You can see baby cuttlefish developing inside the semi-transparent eggs.
Here’s What An Overhauled Museum Campus Would Look Like To Keep The Bears (Dome Not Included)
Recommendations include upgrades to Soldier Field, increased accessibility to various portions of the campus and restoring Northerly Island.
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.
