Every year Shedd Aquarium welcomes 2 million guests for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons. But Shedd is more than just an indoor destination, with sprawling green space and thoughtfully maintained gardens that encourage native species roosting and recovery. With partners in Chicago and around the globe, Shedd is protecting endangered species and their habitats and rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in need.