Shedd Aquarium's baby beluga whale was named Opus through an exclusive vote by aquarium members, with over 1,000 votes cast. The name Opus, initially suggested by the animal care team, honors the ...

The heavy rain that soaked the Chicago area on Wednesday is being studied as part of a research project at the Shedd Aquarium, where scientists are examining how extreme weather impacts wildlife ...

A Shedd Aquarium penguin during a daily wellness exam. Erin Hooley/AP file Share The labor union representing Shedd Aquarium workers claimed management fired a penguin trainer in retaliation for ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're visiting in the summer (June through August), check out Jazzin' at the Shedd. You can enjoy jazz music and drinks with incredible views from the terrace.

CHICAGO (AP) — A beluga calf born in July is growing and meeting the other members of Shedd Aquarium's pod in Chicago. Caregivers say developmentally the unnamed calf is the equivalent of a ...

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer expanded hours for its visitors to coincide with spring break later this month. The attraction, which has hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most of the week ...

"The message of this exhibit is a simple one: water is what makes the dazzling biodiversity on Earth possible. Water is a precious and finite resource," said Sarah Hezel, vice president of design ...

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago ran a multichannel campaign to promote its newest program, Fantasea, and its televised SMS call-to-action generated more than 300 percent more responses than online, print or ...

Shedd Aquarium offers active-duty U.S. military personnel free general admission with proper ID. 4-D Experience tickets can be added on site (subject to availability). Visit the Shedd Aquarium ...