Those are two words to describe a new opportunity at the Shedd Aquarium. The 45-minute Sea Lion Encounter allows you to get face-to-face with these marine mammals, maybe even touch them.

The aquarium recently brought in two new sea lions to its colony. Three-year-old Charger and his 3-month-old pup arrived from the National Zoo in Washington D.C. as part of a species survival plan.

One of those animals is Laguna, a 13-year-old California Sea Lion […] CHICAGO — A new experience program at the Shedd Aquarium will let visitors get close to California Sea Lions.

Get up close and personal with sea lions. The aquarium’s new 45-minute sea lion encounters allow guests to get face-to-face with the marine mammals. Watch the sea lions play, feed and train, then snap ...

CHICAGO – The Shedd Aquarium is doubling down on cuteness with two new additions to its Sea Lion colony. Shedd officials announced the arrivals of the California sea lions today. They are three ...

Shedd announced the results of recent on-site voting for the name of its newest nonreleasable southern sea otter, who was ...

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Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has introduced a new sea otter named Jade, chosen by a public vote, who is acclimating well and may ...

The Shedd kicked off Pride month with an evening event that included an ocean-themed drag show, animal exhibits and music. PHOTOS: Shedd Aquarium Pride Night - Chicago Sun-Times ...