Along a nine-mile stretch of river between two waterfalls in the Australian rainforest lives a tiny fish that’s been there for millions of years, hiding between rocks along the riverbank by day and ...

Meet Alface, the new two-toed sloth at Shedd Aquarium. Learn her story and explore how she inspires rainforest conservation.

I’ve wanted to see the Joffrey Ballet’s version of “The Nutcracker,” set in 1890s-era Chicago, since the dance company ...

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For Chicagoans who dread the frenzy of holiday shopping, there’s a calmer alternative. Instead of heading to mall, you can head to a museum. The city’s ...

Mystic Aquarium has installed a computed tomography scanner, enhancing its ability to care for aquatic animals. The new equipment will allow veterinarians to better assess health, diagnose diseases ...

Founded in 1924, John G. Shedd Aquarium is one of the leading zoos and aquariums in the United States. It offers a range of animal aquaculture services. "Overall I had a great time here. It's not ...

Tucked in a small habitat in Shedd Aquarium’s Polar Play Zone, a group of tiny orange-brown sea stars tell a much bigger story. Over the past year, Shedd has been raising critically endangered ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Aquarium is giving the animals in its care a chance to enjoy some new experiences through creating art... and helping raise money for the Aquarium in the process.

A rescued sea otter is now fully integrated into the otter group at a renowned aquarium near Michigan. Jade can be seen bonding and playing with the raft (the name for a group of otters) at Shedd ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Up close and personal encounters with aquatic animals are a hallmark of the Shedd Aquarium experience, which includes a ‘Must-See Tour’ this time of year. One of those unique ...

Following a summer of exceptional, global visibility for Chicago in the realms of sustainability, tourism, conservation and innovation, join us for a discussion with Dr. Bridget Coughlin, president ...