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Medusas on the move
21 Oct 2009, 5:02 pm
Oceanarium Reimagined: A Look Back
16 Oct 2009, 10:32 am
Meet Shedd sea otter Kiana
12 Oct 2009, 11:03 am
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Shedd Aquarium A sea star can drop an arm if a predator grabs it. The arm can grow back and, in some species, a single arm with a bit of the central disk can sprout a whole new animal.

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You may call them starfish, but don’t let the name fool you. Sea stars are not fish. They’re echinoderms, spiny-skinned animals that are shaped like a wheel. Instead of fins, sea stars have arms—five or more, depending on the species—radiating from a central disk.
Cecilia
Cecilia
HMMM MORE RESILIENT THAN WE WARM BLOODS
November 4 at 6:21pm
Kyle Shady
Kyle Shady
Seastars are not the only echinoderms that have the ability to regenerate
November 4 at 7:27pm
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Shedd Aquarium Get in the Halloween spirit with this video clip of Shedd's critters and creatures. Do you have a favorite creepy crawler?

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Hold your blanket tight and grab your pillow because Chicago's spookiest and strangest creatures of the sea want to celebrate Halloween with you! Explore the nighttime shadows of Shedd and the Aquarium's ...
Alyssa Scully
Alyssa Scully
Fester is my favorite. I see him almost everytime I go to Shedd.
November 1 at 11:05am
Janet Genot
Janet Genot
Hi Paige, You look Great!
November 3 at 10:06am
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Shedd Aquarium Shedd wants to know your ideas for fun animal-themed Halloween costumes. By the way, kids who come in costume on Oct. 31 will receive free general admission when accompanied by a paying adult.

Jackie Lanette Garcia Vega
October 27 at 11:35am
Alyssa Scully
Alyssa Scully
Ive seen great orca costumes and I was a shark once when I was little. I think a sea jelly would be a really cool costume.
October 28 at 4:14pm
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Shedd Aquarium Pacific sea nettles, now on exhibit at Shedd, use the long tentacles that surround its mouth to stun its prey.

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Look for Pacific sea nettles in the 700-gallon circular display outside the elevators to Wild Reef. The moon jellies that occupied that space, floating in a hypnotic circular flow, have moved to the Icy North section of Polar Play Zone...
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Shedd Aquarium "Fantasea," Shedd's new aquatic show, opens today! Thanks to all of you for your "likes," comments and support! Take a look at this new video about the reimagined Oceanarium. http://bit.ly/oTBRL

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A look back at the renovation and opening of Shedd Aquarium's reimagined Oceanarium. Learn more at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/oceanarium.html.
Amber Medina
Amber Medina
Fantasea was awesome!!! I loved the dolphins and penguins. The penguins were realllllly cute.
October 25 at 10:34am
Alyssa Scully
Alyssa Scully
@Michael They have a good information video before the show.
October 28 at 7:49pm
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Shedd Aquarium Celebrate Halloween in Shedd style by downloading a shark, octopus, or seahorse pumpkin-carving stencil. Download yours at http://bit.ly/tYC7S.

Amy Christine Boswell
Amy Christine Boswell
fav animal + pumpkin = holy crap thats cool
October 13 at 6:40pm
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Shedd Aquarium Check out the new trailer for "Fantasea," the new aquatic show at Shedd. What do you think? http://bit.ly/gzZro http://bit.ly/gzZro

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Official trailer for "Fantasea," now playing at Shedd Aquarium. Dolphins soar, belugas dance, and penguins parade in Fantasea, the new aquatic show at Shedd! Learn more at http://www.sheddaquarium.org
Alyssa Scully
Alyssa Scully
It was good when I went to the dress rehearsal but I thought the actor parts made it slow down too much, that time could have been used to show more animal behaviors and interactions with the trainers . I love that it has so many different animals in it and that a few of them get so close to the audience. The curtain was awesome too.
October 16 at 12:26am
William Lockwood
William Lockwood
It was cool for the kids. The actors made it seem to cheesey at times.
October 17 at 4:48pm
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Shedd Aquarium Are you an artist? Display your work at Shedd! We're looking for art donations for our annual Art Sharks event on Nov. 13. More details at http://bit.ly/1a8Uhw.

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Artist GalleryOceans of thanks to these fantastically talented artists who generously donated works of art to Shedd’s Art Sharks event. We would be nothing without you.If you are a creative genius and ...
Jeff Wetherford
October 5 at 1:45pm
Nancy Underwood
Nancy Underwood
I could do that : }
October 5 at 8:43pm
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Shedd Aquarium While sleeping, sea otters may wrap themselves up in kelp like a blanket—or even “hold hands”—to keep from drifting too far off. Happy Sea Otter Awareness Week!

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At 80 pounds and 4 feet, Yaku is the big guy in Otter Cove. He’s also the only guy, an arrangement he seems to like.Yaku was born at the Seattle Aquarium in 2000 and came to Shedd a year later. Like all ...
Anna Wilder
Anna Wilder
wow I remember when he was a little guy, bottle fed etc...good to hear he is doing great--miss all the animals there when I volunteered!
October 16 at 8:37am
Brittany Lee Nieft
Brittany Lee Nieft
oh my goodness how adorable!!
October 30 at 6:46am
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Shedd Aquarium New penguin chicks are now on exhibit in Shedd's Polar Play Zone. Check out this photo diary of their journey and development.

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Shedd’s Magellanic chicks have joined the eight adult Magellanics and 12 rockhoppers in the penguin habitat. Here’s a recap of their development plus an update on their progress, courtesy of trainer and penguin lead Lana Vanagasem, since we last reported...
Mark Hrusovsky
Mark Hrusovsky
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FOR NATURE!!!
September 28 at 4:07am
Fausta Karl
Fausta Karl
I have always wanted to be a Marine Biologist.....
September 28 at 7:40am
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Shedd Aquarium What to expect when you're expecting...two beluga whales. Trainer Kelly Schaaf provides an update on the Shedd blog.

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A newly renovated Oceanarium isn’t all that Shedd’s marine mammal trainers have been excited about lately; several months ago, blood tests and ultrasound exams – routine veterinary procedures performed on all our marine mammals – revealed that two beluga whales...
Zoe Emmons
Zoe Emmons
OH MY!!! THIS IS EXCITING!!!
September 26 at 7:05am
Chuck Bennett
Chuck Bennett
ANY NEW NEWS?
October 5 at 10:47am
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Shedd Aquarium "Fantasea," Shedd's new aquatic show opening Oct. 16, features dolphins, belugas, penguins, a sea lion and a red-tailed hawk. Which animal are you most excited to see?

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Dolphins soar, belugas dance, and penguins parade in Fantasea, the new aquatic show at Shedd premiering later this summer!Our marine mammal presentations have showcased the awesome natural talents and learned skills of the animals—and their trainers. ...
Lisa Greenleaf
Lisa Greenleaf
Saw the dress rehearsal on Sept. 22nd....It was great very entertaining!!! Love the way they have redone the Oceanarium.....recommend for all to see.
September 24 at 12:58pm
Alyssa Scully
Alyssa Scully
I'm excited to see the belugas and dolphins.
October 16 at 12:16am
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Shedd Aquarium A Shedd trainer shares his love for animals in and out of the water. Check out this video clip from last night's NBC Nightly News about a Chicago shelter dog program.

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Shelter dogs learn new tricks.
Sue Schafer De Witt
Sue Schafer De Witt
Hey, that's my dog, SPORT!
September 15 at 8:31pm
Caryn
Caryn
Way to go Chris. Making the world a better place, one dog at a time!!!
September 15 at 8:33pm
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Shedd Aquarium Shedd's new aquatic show, "Fantasea," will debut on Oct. 16! Get a sneak peek of photos from the show.

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Dolphins soar, belugas dance, and penguins parade in Fantasea, the new aquatic show at Shedd premiering later this summer!Our marine mammal presentations have showcased the awesome natural talents and learned skills of the animals—and their trainers. ...
Michael Gordon
Michael Gordon
We went to Shedds a few weeks ago and saw the full dress rehearsal. It is definitly worth going to sea! :) We will be going to see it again!
September 9 at 5:27pm
Zoe Emmons
Zoe Emmons
i hope i get to see it!!!
September 10 at 6:26pm
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Shedd Aquarium Fun Fact: beluga whales have a 14-16 month pregnancy. Newborn calves can weigh from 80 to 125 pounds and are between three and five feet long.

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Shedd is pleased to announce that two of our female beluga whales are pregnant. Twenty-three-year-old Puiji, and 20-year-old Naya are expected to give birth this fall. Both whales are healthy and their pregnancies are progressing normally. While we remain cautiously...
Christopher Vaught
Christopher Vaught
WoW I must visit in February I hope you are open
September 7 at 1:03pm
Nancy Underwood
Nancy Underwood
Nancy makes a great baby Beluga name!!! God bless the pregnancy and what would make a good shower gift for the mommies?
September 14 at 5:06am