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New baby sea otter joins Chicago aquarium after Alaska rescue

Learn how a rescued baby sea otter is thriving at Shedd Aquarium in Illinois, mastering important skills and capturing hearts along the way.

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Shedd Aquarium welcomes orphaned 8-week-old sea otter pup

The new arrival will stay behind closed doors as staff help him acclimate to his new environment, Shedd officials said.

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It’s a girl! Shedd Aquarium names newest rockhopper penguin Isla

The Shedd Aquarium has officially introduced Isla, the newly named rockhopper penguin that hatched in June. Her parents are celebs Edward and Annie.

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Rockhopper penguin chick at Shedd Aquarium joins full colony, takes first swim

The next important milestone will be determining the sex of the chick, the aquarium said, then it can get a name.

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Coral riffs? Trio of ‘rare and elusive’ bowmouth guitarfish pups take the stage at Shedd Aquarium

All the way from Taiwan, the guitar-shaped fish are thriving alongside several Indo-Pacific sharks and other fish, giving researchers a chance to learn more about the critically endangered species, the aquarium said.

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Shedd Aquarium details major renovations for Centennial Commitment project

Renovations include updating exhibits and creating new ones, making all signs in the aquarium bilingual, expanding research labs and investing in educational programs.

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Here’s how you can get free or discounted passes to local museums under new Chicago Public Library program

The new digital museum program allows patrons to make reservations at up to 64 cultural institutions in the city and suburbs — more than triple the destinations the library offered through its old physical kids museum passport program.

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Shedd welcomes baby rockhopper penguin

Its the first time in eight years that the aquarium has welcomed a new rockhopper penguin chick to the colony.

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Museum Campus to adjust operations for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium announced their hours of operation for June 28 through July 3.

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Things to do in Chicago March 23-29: The Mix

‘The Book of Mormon,’ Lyric Opera’s ‘Proximity,’ Wilco in concert and the Greek Heritage Parade are among the highlights in the week ahead.

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Female shark baffles scientists after she snubs males - but has 'virgin birth'

Until now, scientists assumed the females of the species turned to "virgin birth", a process called parthenogenesis, only when there weren't enough mates to go around

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Ted A. Beattie, Shedd’s ‘pioneer and visionary’ leader from 1994 to 2016, dead at 77

Mr. Beattie oversaw were the addition of the Wild Reef in 2003 and a renovation of the Abbott Oceanarium marine mammal pavilion in 2009.

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Here’s what Chicago area attractions, entertainment are closed, postponed due to severe weather

The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Botanic Gardens are among the many area attractions whose hours of operation are affected by the winter snow storm.

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Zebra shark at the Shedd gives ‘virgin birth’

The birth, known in science as parthenogenesis, did not involve a father shark — even though two eligible suitors were in the same giant tank at the Shedd.

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Matriarch of Shedd’s beluga pod dies

Mauyak was 41 years old, aquarium staff said.

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Floating wetlands installed on South Branch of Chicago River for native wildlife

The project was completed through a collaboration between Shedd Aquarium and Urban Rivers.

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An otter by another name: Shedd Aquarium reveals names for rescued sea otters

Orphaned and dubbed ‘Otter 929’ and ‘Otter 926,’ Willow was chosen by an online vote, and Suri named by aquarium staff.

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Shedd wants your help picking a name for one of its rescued sea otters

The choices are Jade, Sunny or Willow.

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Shedd researcher tracks suckers (and what it means) in the Great Lakes

Dr. Karen Murchie, director of freshwater research at the Shedd Aquarium, is leading a study tracking suckers in the Great Lakes and helping to figure out what it means.

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Fall guide 2022: Chicago’s museums showcase something for everyone

Chicago’s impressive list of museums has something for everyone, from the explorers to the art gurus to those looking for a fun and refreshing experience. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites to check out this fall.

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Keep working to transform the Chicago River’s South Branch

A new $1 million in federal funding will help restore habitat, including along Bubbly Creek.

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Durbin announces $1 million in federal funds to restore South Branch of Chicago River

The money is set to go toward habitat rehabilitation and study in addition to creating natural community spaces.

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How old was Chicago aquarium's dearly departed Granddad? According to new research, very old indeed

CHICAGO -- In the years before his death in 2017, Granddad, an Australian lungfish, was the oldest zoo animal in Chicago and the longest-lived aquarium fish in the world. He spent more than 80 years of his life at the Shedd Aquarium.

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Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) fishes: Wonder of recovery, oddities and improvements, plus hopes and dreams

Shedd Aquarium research biologist Austin Happel lays out the connection between water quality improvement and fish improvement on the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) along with some hopes and dreams for more improvement.

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