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

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 ...

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 ...

Beluga whales, also known as ‘white whales’, are social and smart marine mammals that are well adapted to living in very cold waters. Their incredible echolocation abilities, however, make them ...

Mystic Aquarium has over 300 species of animals, including beluga whales, penguins, sharks and giant octopus, its website adds. Joe Tucci is a digital producer from Hearst Connecticut Media whose ...

Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins have kicked off their annual nesting season at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, showing off their courtship moves. Each spring, aquarium staff provide the birds with ...

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 ...

“To this day we haven’t seen successful copulation, but it is proof (whale sharks) are in our waters trying out these behaviors.” Cameron Perry, a research scientist at the Georgia Aquarium ...