"GMA" heads to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and takes a scenic paddle down the Chicago River as part of its new "Kayak for Conservation" initiative.

Some critics now say sea otters are overpopulated in Alaska. Only 11 institutions across North America, including Shedd Aquarium, provide homes for non-releasable sea otters, the aquarium said.

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is in Chicago Wednesday, talking about a conservation program put on by the Shedd Aquarium.

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 ...

Penguins wander empty Chicago aquarium during coronavirus closure Penguins at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium went on a small "field trip" to explore the building after it closed its doors to visitors ...

The Chicago Sinfonietta string quartet was invited to perform at the Shedd Aquarium for an audience made up of music lovers and beluga whales. The performance was inspired by the Shedd’s newest ...

Shedd Aquarium, the 5-million-gallon aquatic anchor of Chicago ’s Museum Campus, announced last week that it will undergo a major, multi-phase renovation effort beginning later this year.

Shedd Aquarium announces Centennial Commitment, an 8-year transformation, revitalization plan The venerable cultural institution on Monday announced a $500 million transformation of the aquarium ...

Luna is back in the news because Shedd Aquarium wants people to know it is offering a new sea otter “Extraordinary Experience” that the institution is set to announce Tuesday.

Shedd Aquarium beekeeper and gardener Christine Nye picks beets on Aug.19, 2019, at the aquarium in Chicago. She's retiring this month after 21 years at Shedd.

CHICAGO — Charlie Jacobsma slapped the surface of a pool enclosure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and scanned the water for movement. Moments later, the head of a beluga calf emerged, mouth agape ...