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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. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) ...
“While Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium may be closed to the public, animal care staff and veterinarians are onsite 24/7,” a spokesman told The Washington Post via email on Monday. “Without guests in the ...
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has some new arrivals. This May, two sibling penguins hatched at the aquarium. They are Shedd's second and third Magellanic penguins born and raised at the aquarium.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...