Shedd Aquarium staff bringing animals to Lurie Children's Hospital
It's part of the hospital's Camp Urban Explores.
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It's part of the hospital's Camp Urban Explores.
The effort is being hosted by the Shedd Aquarium as part of its Plastic Free July campaign.
Right now it weighs close to two pounds and it's growing every day, thanks to feedings from its parents and care experts throughout the day.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is welcoming a new addition for visitors and scientists studying the species.
The 45-minute Sea Lion Encounter allows you to get face-to-face with these marine mammals, maybe even touch them.
The 45-minute Sea Lion Encounter allows you to get face-to-face with these marine mammals, maybe even touch them.
His birthday also falls on World Ocean Day – a day of spreading awareness and celebrating the ocean while encouraging actions to protect the planet.
Cownose rays are tactile animals that school together and are naturally gentle – making them predisposed to snuggling, according to the Shedd.
Guests can dip their hands in a tank and discover the unique feel and movement of cownose rays.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
She's part of an endangered species, so her recovery is a special accomplishment.
Nickel was rescued after a collision with a boat propeller left a large gash in her shell. Her injury keeps her from being released back into the wild.
Nickel arrived at Shedd on this day in 2003.
The Shedd Aquarium is celebrating its 20th anniversary with one of its most popular green sea turtles.
The announcement, not surprisingly, took the tone of an Illinois Democratic Party love fest – and brought out all of the state's political heavy-hitters.
It might be snowy and chilly this weekend, but it's still the weekend, and you might be looking for something to do. Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of Choose Chicago, the city's tourism agency, joins us with a look at what's going on.
This current run starts today and goes through Monday, Jan. 16.
Free days at the Shedd aquarium have returned. This current run starts Thursday and goes through Monday, Jan. 16.
Mark your calendars. Starting next week, the Shedd Aquarium, located at 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, will be offering free days to Illinois residents.
The free days will take place from Jan. 12 through 16, and every Tuesday through Thursday starting Feb. 7 throughout the month.
All three museums were closed for several days due to the snow, wind, and frigid temperatures over the weekend.
The Shedd Aquarium is set to reopen Monday, after closing for several days due to the winter storm.
"She was a very independent whale, extremely playful and was an attentive mom to her calves," said Peggy Sloan, Chief Animal Operations Officer for Shedd.
Mauyak, a 41-year-old beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium, died over the weekend.
