The newest member of Shedd Aquarium’s penguin population, a southern rockhopper chick who hatched on June 16, is weighed during a daily wellness exam, Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Chicago.

A beluga whale calf, born in July 2024 to 35-year-old resident beluga Naya, swims in his enclosure at Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Chicago. Credit: AP/Erin Hooley ...

A historic museum is one of the shining gems of Chicago. The Shedd Aquarium celebrated its 95th anniversary on Friday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Since opening in 1930 ...

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium welcomes its first rockhopper penguin chick in 8 years By: Erin Hooley, The Associated Press Posted: 12:11 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 13, 2023 Last Modified: 1:10 PM CDT ...

For the aquarium staff, every birth is significant and the first beluga born at Shedd in four years was no different. Shedd staff have witnessed 15 beluga births since 1991.

Chicago's beloved Shedd Aquarium is celebrating its 95th anniversary. The iconic aquarium first opened on May 30th, 1930. A gala will be held in September to honor the "Shedd's impact on aquatic ...