Rescued sea otter pup debuts at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
The cute creature's rehabilitation journey included weeks of acclimating himself behind the scenes, but he quickly made himself at home in the Shedd's Abbott Oceanarium.
The cute creature's rehabilitation journey included weeks of acclimating himself behind the scenes, but he quickly made himself at home in the Shedd's Abbott Oceanarium.
"This energetic, vocal otter will continue to capture the hearts of our audiences."
Illinois residents with a valid ID can receive free general admission with advance ticket reservations.
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
He has been cared for around the clock by the Shedd team behind the scenes and will stay there for a few more months as he continues to grow.
A variety of treats to give thanks for this holiday season.
While you're making turkey and stuffing, the animals at the Shedd Aquarium are enjoying their own unique Thanksgiving feast.
"Coral reefs are really important to humans for a number of reasons. They provide us with food. Hundreds of millions of people depend on fish and other food sources that live on coral reefs."
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The Shedd Aquarium is working with nature experts to create a recovery plan for the guitar-fish species.
The Shedd Aquarium is working with nature experts to create a recovery plan for the guitar-fish species.
All you have to do is show proof of residency and get tickets in advance online.
Now through October 31st, Illinois residents can visit the aquarium for free on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The chick is pretty much fully grown, and will soon start swimming.
He's getting to know his grand-chick for the first time. The rockhopper penguin chick hatched in June and is now being socialized with other members of the colony.
It's all part of the Shedd Aquarium's "Centennial Commitment" as the institution prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2030.
It's all part of the Shedd Aquarium's "Centennial Commitment" as the institution prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2030.
It's all part of the Shedd Aquarium's "Centennial Commitment" as the institution prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2030.
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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.
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