1923: Chicago’s first aquarium opened at Lincoln Park Zoo. The 150,000-square-foot building was designed to house 86 tanks ...

Chicago's beloved Shedd Aquarium is celebrating its 95th anniversary. The iconic aquarium first opened on May 30th, 1930. A ...

The famed snapping turtle can usually be seen hanging out on a pillar on sunny summer days — and she's a sign the river is thriving.

read up on our best tips and suggestions for your family’s day at the Shedd Aquarium. This article was recently updated on Feb. 4, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The update included ...

The Chicago Sinfonnietta string quartet performed Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9" and "Symphony No. 6" in the Shedd's Abbott Oceanarium as the beluga whales swam behind the musicians in a blend of nature ...

Chicago's iconic Shedd Aquarium is about to get a giant, multi-million dollar makeover. Beginning this year, the Shedd will undergo the "most significant physical transformation of its lakeside ...

(Courtesy Shedd Aquarium) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said that the “Shedd Aquarium’s Centennial Commitment is a transformational investment for CPS students and youth across the city that ...

The 24-year-old started their aquarium employment two and a half years ago, making $15.40 an hour in guest relations. She balanced her job at Shedd with a second job as a Chicago River tour guide ...

Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.

Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the ...