1923: Chicago’s first aquarium opened at Lincoln Park Zoo. The 150,000-square-foot building was designed to house 86 tanks ...

Chicago's beloved Shedd Aquarium is celebrating its 95th anniversary. The iconic aquarium first opened on May 30th, 1930. A ...

The famed snapping turtle can usually be seen hanging out on a pillar on sunny summer days — and she's a sign the river is thriving.

The Chicago Sinfonnietta string quartet performed Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9" and "Symphony No. 6" in the Shedd's Abbott Oceanarium as the beluga whales swam behind the musicians in a blend of nature ...

Her home is about to get a lot bigger, though. The Shedd Aquarium released plans on Tuesday for upgrading many of its exhibits, gardens and learning spaces by 2027. Bridget Coughlin, president and ...

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That’s the saltwater side of the Shedd Aquarium’s new “Wonder of Water” centerpiece beneath its rotunda — part of $250 million worth of renovations, expected to be complete in 2027.

Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.

Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the ...