Krystyna Kurth, coordinator of conservation action at Shedd Aquarium, joins John Landecker to talk about Kayak for ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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Donation Options Search Search Search The Chicago Sinfonietta string quartet was invited to perform at the Shedd Aquarium for an audience made up of music lovers and beluga whales. The performance ...

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 ...