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Free entry to the Shedd Aquarium is offered to Illinois residents Tuesday through Thursday this week, marking the first of ...

There are only two days left to vote on the name of the Shedd Aquarium's newest sea otter. Through June 25, there will be an on-site vote near the sea otter habitat in the Abbott Oceanarium. The ...

Wander through the gently curving path between two 28,110-gallon tanks in the Shedd Aquarium’s redesigned rotunda space, and the calming green hues of a freshwater ecosystem greet you on one side, ...

A new exhibit in the Shedd Aquarium's iconic rotunda space, featuring both fresh and saltwater ecosystems, will debut to the public on Tuesday. Consisting of two habitats measuring 28,110 gallons each ...

A world where life flutters, shimmers and gently sways, like the forest scenes from the original “Avatar” movie, a kaleidoscope of colors that shouldn’t exist in nature. Corals in pink, purple, peach, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (WGN) — A new sea otter has moved ...

A new study published in Conservation Biology examines the behavior and distributions of queen conch (Aliger gigas) to guide ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friday we start a new series - Chicago's Magnificent Museums! Roz Varon is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the cultural gems that make up the museum campus and what makes them so ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- People weren't the only ones who got to enjoy the snow this week. The Shedd Aquarium's adorable sea otters also got their very own snow day! 1 of 14 Shedd's rescued California sea ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago's Shedd Aquarium welcomed two adorable penguin chicks, and visitors are getting a sneak peek at the adorable additions. The rockhopper penguin chicks are near their parents in ...