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Despite four months of closure, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will bring back free days this October. Throughout the month, Illinois residents will have 12 opportunities to visit the Shedd free of charge, according to a release Tuesday. The Shedd said the October “Illinois Resident Free Days” will look different than prior years with new health and safety measures amid the coronavirus….

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There is a beautiful scene playing out in Chicago, and you may be able to experience it. Monarch butterflies are roosting ahead of their annual migration. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

A 14-year-old beluga whale, Bella, gave birth to her first calf at the Shedd Aquarium on Friday night. The Shedd Aquarium announced the mother and the baby whale are under close observation behind closed doors, as Bella is a first-time mother, making it more likely for the calf to die at birth. “As the calf swam to the surface and…

Several new floating habitats have been added to the North Branch of the Chicago River as the building of a mile long “eco-park” continues to get underway, according to a press release from the Shedd Aquarium. NBC 5’s Jen DeSalvo reports

Several new floating habitats have been added to the North Branch of the Chicago River as the building of a mile long “eco-park” continues to get underway, according to a press release from the Shedd Aquarium. Building of the installations began this past Saturday along the western wall of the canal next to Waste Management’s property and was facilitated...

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will begin offering extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday, Aug. 15. The city aquarium said it will be open until 6 p.m. on weekends and Labor Day, Sept. 7. Officials said the new operating hours should allow guests more time slots to buy tickets. “This timed entry, paired with a limited building capacity, allow guests…

A woman’s body was pulled from Lake Michigan Wednesday morning as crews searched for a boater who went missing after falling into Lake Michigan near the Shedd Aquarium, authorities said. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford reports.

The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium went for a trip to the Field Museum as Chicago continues reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium on Wednesday announced a plan to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium on Wednesday announced a plan to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Shedd Aquarium said Wednesday it has eliminated 36 positions and furloughed an additional 171 positions in response to “significant financial impacts resulting from prolonged closure.” Shedd, which closed March 13 to reduce the spread of coronavirus in Chicago, called the move a difficult, organization-wide reduction in workforce that came after “substantial cuts to operational expenses.” The job cuts represent 8.3%…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker released a video on Friday reminding Illinois residents to practice social distancing – and he had some help from a few very adorable friends at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.

The Shedd Aquarium penguins went on another “field trip” Sunday, allowing them to see other animals throughout the museum.

The Shedd Aquarium announced Friday it will remain closed to the public through April 20 amid increased concerns of the coronavirus. The 90-year-old museum, which has been closed since March 13, was initially expected to reopen March 29. The Shedd’s animals sure seem to have taken advantage of the closure. For instance, video of the aquarium’s penguins parading through the…

The Shedd Aquarium has been closed for six days due to coronavirus concerns, but there’s still some activity inside the iconic Chicago museum. Animals have been allowed to experience parts of the museum normally reserved for human guests.

Tyson, a 5-year-old prehensile-tailed porcupine, took a field trip of sorts through the Shedd Aquarium Thursday. He chose to visit the penguin habitat and enjoyed a treat while he watched them play.

Penguins at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium recently embarked on a short adventure with the aquarium closed to the coronavirus.

With the Shedd Aquarium closed to visitors due to the coronavirus outbreak, some of its popular residents embarked on a field trip of sorts. Penguins including “Annie,” “Edward” and “Wellington” got the lucky chance to explore the aquarium’s Amazon Rising exhibit and get a look at the other animals. Videos of their adventures have circulated widely on social media,...

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