Beluga whale Kimalu wakes from anesthesia after a first-of-its-kind surgery to remove cysts at Shedd Aquarium.

Kimalu a beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium, is now the first to recover from general anesthesia following surgery. Experts, removing several cysts on her head and neck, near her blowhole. Dr. Karisa ...

Kimalu (KEE-ma-loo), a 12-year-old female beluga whale, is resting comfortably following a historic procedure at Chicago's ...

The newest addition to Shedd Aquarium’s rescued sea otters officially has a name: Jade. The aquarium revealed the name Monday ...

One of the most rare and endangered dragonflies in Illinois is getting a lifeline at the Brookfield Zoo, which is among several local institutions raising another species of animal that could help the ...

The Shedd Aquarium needs YOUR help to name their newest otter. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that ...

Researchers will track 30 longnose suckers that were on their spring spawning run in a Door County creek to learn how to ...

There’s a new show on CNN called “My Happy Place” that invites viewers on an excursion with stars to places around the world. From Ann Arbor to Thailand, these places bring joy and provide an escape.

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, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 5-9 p.m. Tickets purchased ...

Normally, admission to the aquarium is $19.95 for Chicago residents and $39.95 for non-Chicago resident adults, but in the month of October, Illinois residents can get in for free on numerous days.

Shedd Aquarium’s conservation research team launched a new study this summer in collaboration with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Purdue University aimed at monitoring fish activity and ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Shedd Aquarium wants you to walk on the wild side this fall. Now through Oct. 31, Illinois residents can visit the aquarium for free on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.