Shedd Aquarium’s baby beluga now has a name: Opus. It’s a musical term — meaning a set of compositions — that honors his father Beethoven and nods to the high-pitched songs that have led ...

A Shedd Aquarium penguin during a daily wellness exam. Erin Hooley/AP file Share The labor union representing Shedd Aquarium workers claimed management fired a penguin trainer in retaliation for ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An eight-month-old beluga officially has a name at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. The calf was born to 35-year-old resident beluga Naya in July 2024. Shedd's animal care team described ...

Shedd Aquarium members voted to name the newest beluga whale Opus. Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez Share The newest member of the Shedd Aquarium now has a name — and aquarium members had a hand ...

As he learns to communicate with chirps, whistles and squeals, the Shedd Aquarium’s first baby beluga in over four years now has a name that sings: Opus. It’s a musical term — meaning a set ...

This premier aquarium is gearing up for spring break visitors – and it’s just a road trip away from Michigan. Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer extended spring break hours later this month ...

CHICAGO — The results are in! Over 1,000 votes were cast by Shedd Aquarium members and the beluga calf now has a name. The Shedd revealed Thursday that the name chosen for the 7-month-old beluga ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Charlie Jacobsma slapped the surface of a pool enclosure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and scanned the water for movement. Moments later, the head of a beluga calf emerged ...