Chicago's iconic Shedd Aquarium is about to get a giant, multi-million dollar makeover. Beginning this year, the Shedd will undergo the "most significant physical transformation of its lakeside ...

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 ...

Shedd Aquarium announces new lakefront learning center, expanded outreach in South, West side neighborhoods Plans for the new Morgridge Family Lakeside Learning Studios were unveiled Friday, along ...

Rockhopper penguin chick at Shedd joins full colony, takes first dip The next important milestone will be determining the sex of the chick, the aquarium said, then it can get a name.