On select days and times throughout the year, Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., offers free admission to Illinois residents, expanding access for guests to come face to ...

The Shedd Aquarium's six-month-old baby beluga whale is a boy, and he’s growing rapidly, now eating solid fish and building relationships with his pod and caretakers. Visitors may catch a ...

Shedd Aquarium’s newest rockhopper penguins have been named Douglas (foreground) and Pico. Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez Share Shedd Aquarium has named its two newest rockhopper penguins ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Shedd Aquarium has announced a list of free-entry days for the first half of the year. Tuesday is the first day of free admission if you're an Illinois resident with a valid ID.

Meet the newest whale at Shedd Aquarium! (Video courtesy of Shedd Aquarium) ...