Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.

The heavy rain that soaked the Chicago area on Wednesday is being studied as part of a research project at the Shedd Aquarium, where scientists are examining how extreme weather impacts wildlife in ...

Water is a precious and finite resource," said Sarah Hezel, vice president of design and exhibits at Shedd Aquarium. SEE ALSO: Some Chicago museums offering free admission, extended hours with CPS ...

Guests who visit Shedd in the next few weeks may get a unique glimpse at the natural life cycle of a penguin as the birds ...

Admission is free on the last Friday of every month, as well as for children 5 and younger. SNAP/EBT holders can get in for free with up to three guests, while active and retired military personnel ...

Video. Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins have kicked off their annual nesting season at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, showing off their courtship moves.

"Right now, the suckers have started to make their migrations in the tributaries and are coming in, in large numbers to reproduce," said Karen Murchie, Shedd Aquarium freshwater research director.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Multiple Twin Cities-based organizations are now home to hundreds of animals from the shuttered SeaQuest ...

Tourists and other visitors sometimes try to cross the drive near the Museum Campus instead of using the underpass, and ...

Buy tickets here. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. The aquarium offers free nights for Illinois residents on select days throughout the year. These free nights will take place this month on April 1 ...

Illinois offers endless ways to plan an exciting spring vacation; from city stays to road trips to outdoor exploration, every ...