Death a natural issue at shedd steve johnson chicago tribune in the past year at shedd aquarium , the following animals died: an island perch, a river otter, a desert puff-fish, and a salmon.. The sad death of a newborn beluga whale early tuesday has again put the john g. shedd aquarium in the cross hairs of animal-rights activists, who are firing hysterical accusations of animal abuse. The shedd aquarium is located in chicago, illinois, and is a non-for-profit, tax exempt organization and an accredited member of the association of zoos & aquariums. shedd combines the best of early 20th century aquariums with 21st century improvements, including advancements in animal care, environments, interpretation..
The shedd aquarium announced the death thursday of its four-year-old rescued sea otter cayucos. cayucos, a southern sea otter who arrived at the shedd in january 2012, died of a rare and sudden. The shedd aquarium has had nine beluga deaths in the past 29 years; about one death every three years. this is the depressing reality behind the captive beluga industry anywhere you go. the georgia aquarium in atlanta. Shedd aquarium is deeply saddened to announce the loss of the beluga whale calf born sunday afternoon to 20-year-old naya. puiji�s calf, born on monday, december 14, continues to progress well through his bonding and nursing milestones..