A group of microscopic sunflower sea star larva arrived at Shedd Aquarium last year and have been bulking up behind the ...

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 ...

Tucked in a small habitat in Shedd Aquarium’s Polar Play Zone, a group of tiny orange-brown sea stars tell a much bigger ...

Opus was the top vote-getter in a virtual poll the aquarium ran exclusively for Shedd members. The baby beluga boy was born last summer.

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer extended spring break hours later this month, along with new exhibits, interactive programs and 32,000 animals on display. New exhibits include Water of Wonder in ...

The name is also a nod to whale’s father and the high-pitched songs that have led these mammals to be dubbed the “canaries of the sea.” ...

The aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. until March 30. The Shedd is also offering free admission on Tuesday from ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An eight-month-old beluga officially has a name at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. The calf was born to 35-year-old resident beluga Naya in July 2024. Shedd's animal care team described ...

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer expanded hours for its visitors to coincide with spring break later this month.