The Shedd Aquarium is still sharing animal encounters with us despite COVID-19 closures.
The Shedd Aquarium might not be open to the public during COVID-19 closures, but that doesn’t mean the animals are taking a vacation. Penguins at the Shedd are taking little “field trips” to other areas in the aquarium; yesterday Penguin Wellington visited the Amazon Rising exhibit and waved hello to the black-barred silver dollar fishes. It’s so cute we can’t take it!
Penguins in the Amazon?! 🐧🌴
Some of the penguins went on a field trip to meet other animals at Shedd. Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising! The black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor. pic.twitter.com/KgYWsp5VQD
— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 15, 2020
Last week, the aquarium announced on social media that it would be temporarily closing its doors, but that wouldn’t stop its workers from sharing animal encounters with Chicagoans. If you head to the Shedd’s Twitter or Instagram accounts, you’ll find multiple posts of all sorts of critters. Social distancing can’t get in the way of zoological discovery!
We really can’t thank the Shedd enough for taking the time to share all these wonderful photos and videos with us. With so many Chicagoans spending more time indoors during the coronavirus outbreak, seeing adorable animal content really does a lot to lift our moods and calm our anxiety. Here is what the Shedd has shared with us so far:
This adorable birthday celebration for river turtle Yam’s 28th:
While we are closed to the public until March 29, animal care staff are onsite 24/7 to continue looking after the animals, including celebrating birthdays! Today on #PiDay giant river turtle Yam turns 28 years old…and so does animal care specialist, Evan! 🐢🥧 pic.twitter.com/068wcmrn6E
— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 14, 2020
They made him a veggie birthday cake! How cute it that?
These critters never have to worry about being pinched on St. Patrick’s Day; they’re already green!
It is easy being green! 💚🐸
The photographers of these #SheddFanPhotos might only wear all green on #SaintPatricksDay, but some tree dwellers rely on green skin for camouflage.
📷: m.ram1rez, just_kinda_confused, binarypickle, and mermaidjadeofficial on IG pic.twitter.com/qRSmjpSudQ
— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 15, 2020
Kermit’s favorite day must be St. Patty’s, right?
Later today, the Shedd shared another adorable penguin field trip!
How is this cuter than the last one??
That’s it so far, but keep checking back for more!
Feature photo: @shedd_aquarium